4. (a) Determine whether the geometric series 0.12+0.0012+0.000012 + . - is convergent or divergent, and if it is convergent find its sum. (b) Using only part (a), express the number 0.121212 - -- (i.e. the digit grouping 12 is recurring) as a ratio of integers.

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
13th Edition
ISBN:9781133382119
Author:Swokowski
Publisher:Swokowski
Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.3: Geometric Sequences
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4. (a) Determine whether the geometric series
0.12+0.0012 +0.000012+..
is convergent or divergent, and if it is convergent find its sum.
(b) Using only part (a), express the number 0.121212 - - - (i.e. the digit grouping 12
is recurring) as a ratio of integers.
Transcribed Image Text:4. (a) Determine whether the geometric series 0.12+0.0012 +0.000012+.. is convergent or divergent, and if it is convergent find its sum. (b) Using only part (a), express the number 0.121212 - - - (i.e. the digit grouping 12 is recurring) as a ratio of integers.
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