JAMB Mathematics 2004 Question 20

Question 20

Progressions

Find the sum to infinity of the series ½, 1/6, 1/18, ...

  1. A.1
  2. B.¾
  3. C.2/3
  4. D.1/3
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (¾)

Explanation

a = ½ and r = 1/3, so S = a/(1 − r) = ½ ÷ 2/3 = ¾.