Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Series

Series — practice question

(a)[4]

An arithmetic progression has sixth term $23$ and total of the first ten terms $200$. Determine the seventh term.

(b)[3]

A geometric progression starts with first term $1$ and has common ratio $r$. A second geometric progression starts with first term $4$ and has common ratio $\frac{1}{4}r$. Both progressions share the same sum to infinity, $S$. Determine $r$ and $S$.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Set up the equations $a+5d=23$ and $5(2a+9d)=200$

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI