Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Series

Series — practice question

(a(i))[3]

In a geometric progression, every term is positive, the second term is $24$ and the fourth term is $13\frac{1}{2}$. Determine the first term.

(a(ii))[2]

Determine the sum to infinity of the progression.

(b)[4]

A circle is split into $n$ sectors so that the sector angles form an arithmetic progression. The two smallest angles are $3^\circ$ and $5^\circ$. Determine the value of $n$.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: States $ar=24$ and $ar^3=13\frac12$

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