Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Series

Series — practice question

(a)[3]

Two convergent geometric progressions, $P$ and $Q$, share the same sum to infinity. The first and second terms of $P$ are $6$ and $6r$ respectively. The first and second terms of $Q$ are $12$ and $-12r$ respectively. Find the common sum to infinity.

(b)[5]

An arithmetic progression has first term $\cos \theta$ and second term $\cos \theta + \sin^2 \theta$, where $0 \leq \theta \leq \pi$. The sum of the first $13$ terms is $52$. Find the possible values of $\theta$.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Apply the GP sum formula $\frac{6}{1-r}=\frac{12}{1+r}$

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