Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Series

Series — practice question

(i)[3]

A geometric progression starts with first term $a$ $(a \neq 0)$ and common ratio $r$, and its sum to infinity is $S$. A second geometric progression starts with the same first term $a$ but has common ratio $2r$ and sum to infinity $3S$. Determine the value of $r$.

(ii)[4]

In an arithmetic progression, the first term is $7$. The $n$th term equals $84$ and the $(3n)$th term equals $245$. Determine $n$.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Apply the GP sum formula $S = \dfrac{a}{1-r}$ together with $3S = \dfrac{a}{1-2r}$

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