Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Series

Series — practice question

The first two terms of a progression are $4$ and $8$ respectively. Determine the sum of the first $10$ terms, given that the progression is
(i)[2]

a progression of arithmetic type.

(ii)[2]

a progression of geometric type.

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This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Apply the correct arithmetic progression formula with $a=4$ and $d=4$

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