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Nov 2012 p13 q5
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The first term of a geometric progression is \(5\frac{1}{3}\) and the fourth term is \(2\frac{1}{4}\). Find
(i) the common ratio,
(ii) the sum to infinity.
Solution
(i) Let the first term be \(a = 5\frac{1}{3} = \frac{16}{3}\) and the common ratio be \(r\). The fourth term is given by \(ar^3 = 2\frac{1}{4} = \frac{9}{4}\).