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An infinite geometric series has a first term of 1212 and a sum of 88. What is the common ratio of this series?

  1. −12-\frac{1}{2}Cevap
  2. B
    12\frac{1}{2}
  3. C
    13\frac{1}{3}
  4. D
    23\frac{2}{3}
  5. E
    52\frac{5}{2}

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The correct common ratio is −12-\frac{1}{2}.
The correct answer is −12-\frac{1}{2}. The formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series is S=a11−rS = \frac{a_1}{1 - r}. Substituting the first term a1=12a_1 = 12 and the sum S=8S = 8 gives 8=121−r8 = \frac{12}{1 - r}. Multiplying both sides by 1−r1 - r yields 8(1−r)=128(1 - r) = 12, which simplifies to 8−8r=128 - 8r = 12. Subtracting 88 from both sides gives −8r=4-8r = 4. Dividing by −8-8 gives r=−12r = -\frac{1}{2}. Since ∣−12∣<1|-\frac{1}{2}| < 1, the series converges.

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1
Write the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series.
S=a11−rS = \frac{a_1}{1 - r}
This formula relates the sum (SS), the first term (a1a_1), and the common ratio (rr) of an infinite geometric series where ∣r∣<1|r| < 1.
2
Substitute the given values into the formula.
8=121−r8 = \frac{12}{1 - r}
Replacing SS with 88 and a1a_1 with 1212 leaves the common ratio rr as the only unknown variable.
3
Solve for the common ratio rr.
8(1−r)=12⇒8−8r=12⇒−8r=4⇒r=−48=−128(1 - r) = 12 \Rightarrow 8 - 8r = 12 \Rightarrow -8r = 4 \Rightarrow r = -\frac{4}{8} = -\frac{1}{2}
Multiplying by the denominator and isolating rr yields the value of the common ratio.

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Sum of an infinite geometric series

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Test the given choices by substituting each value of rr back into the sum formula S=121−rS = \frac{12}{1 - r} to see which one yields a sum of 88. For example, testing −12-\frac{1}{2} gives 121−(−0.5)=121.5=8\frac{12}{1 - (-0.5)} = \frac{12}{1.5} = 8, which matches the given sum.
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