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8/(1−0.5).
Class 12 · English Version · Mathematics
Ratio, proportion and algebra
Compare finite and convergent infinite sequences.
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A geometric sum converges only when the ratio has magnitude below1. The sum to infinity is a/(1−r) under that condition. A finite sum is meaningful without convergence. Algebraic expressions should state whether the process ends.
Worked example
For a=6,r=1/3, the infinite sum is 9. For r=2 the growing partial sums do not approach a finite limit.
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40
1+3+9+27.
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210
20×21/2.
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Partial sums alternate rather than approach one limit.
Do not apply the infinite-sum formula outside its conditions.
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C(4,2)×2²=6×4=24.
Use both the choice count and power of 2.
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Compare partial sums for one convergent and one divergent example.
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