Determine whether the infinite geometric series is convergent or divergent. If it is convergent, find its sum.  1 + 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + .

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Problem 14PT: Find the sum of the infinite geometric series. k=113(15)k1
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Determine whether the infinite geometric series is convergent or divergent. If it is convergent, find its sum. 

1 + 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + . . . 

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