Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Series

Series — practice question

The first two terms of an arithmetic progression are $\tan \theta$ and $\sin \theta$, respectively, where $0 < \theta < \frac{1}{2}\pi$.
(a)[4]

With $\theta = \frac{1}{4}\pi$ given, find the exact total of the first $40$ terms of the progression.

(b(i))[2]

Find the sum to infinity of the progression in terms of $\theta$.

(b(ii))[3]

With $\theta = \frac{1}{3}\pi$ given, find the total of the first $10$ terms of the progression. Give your answer to $3$ significant figures.

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