Determine whether the infinite geometric series is convergent or divergent. If it is convergent, find its sum. (If the series is divergent, enter DIVERGENT.) 3/5 + 9/25 + 27/125 + ...
Determine whether the infinite geometric series is convergent or divergent. If it is convergent, find its sum. (If the series is divergent, enter DIVERGENT.) 3/5 + 9/25 + 27/125 + ...
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Chapter8: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section8.2: Sequences, Series And Summation Notation
Problem 51E
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Determine whether the infinite geometric series is convergent or divergent. If it is convergent, find its sum. (If the series is divergent, enter DIVERGENT.)
3/5 + 9/25 + 27/125 + ...
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