If the sum of an infinite geometric series is 12 and the common ratio is , what is the first term ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: Use the sum formula for a convergent infinite geometric series: , where .
  2. Step 2: Substitute and : . Multiply both sides by : .
Answer
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Why not the others: is (multiplying by the common ratio instead of ); results from using ; is .

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