Practice - Sum of the First π Terms (Finite Geometric Series)
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Practice Questions
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Find the sum of the first 3 terms of the sequence: 1, 3, 9.
π‘ Hint: Use the sum formula and identify a and r.
What is the first term in the series if a = 4 and r = 2?
π‘ Hint: Recall that 'a' represents the first term.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for the sum of the first n terms of a geometric series?
π‘ Hint: Remember the condition under which this formula applies.
True or False: The common ratio can equal 1 for the finite series sum formula to work.
π‘ Hint: Think about what happens to the formula when r is 1.
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Challenge Problems
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An investment of $500 grows at an annual interest rate of 7%. Calculate how much the investment will be worth after 10 years.
π‘ Hint: Use the geometric growth formula for compound interest.
A bacterial culture grows threefold every hour, starting with 50 bacteria. How many will there be after 6 hours?
π‘ Hint: This relates to the geometric series where r = 3 and n = 6.
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