JAMB Mathematics 2010 Question 21

Question 21

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Find the sum to infinity of the following series. 0.5 + 0.05 + 0.005 + 0.0005...

  1. A.5/9
  2. B.5/7
  3. C.5/8
  4. D.5/11
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (5/9)

Explanation

a = 0.5 and r = 0.1, so S = 0.5/0.9 = 5/9.