MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2013 - Question 39
Mathematics 2013 JAMB Past Questions - Question 39: The sum of the progression is 1 + x + x2 + x3 + ......
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
Sum of n terms of Geometric progression is Sn=a(1−r^n)/1−rIn the given series, a (the first term) = 1 and r (the common ratio) = x.Sn=1(1−x^n)/1−xa = 1, and as n tends to infinitySn=1/1−x

