Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Series

Series — practice question

(a)[4]

The fifth term of an arithmetic progression is $18$ and the total of the first $5$ terms is $75$. Work out the first term together with the common difference.

(b)[3]

The first term of a geometric progression is $16$ and the fourth term is $\frac{27}{4}$. Determine the sum to infinity of the progression.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Write the equations $a+4d=18$ and $\frac{5}{2}(2a+4d)=75$

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