- IB
- Question Type 5: Finding n or the sum of first n terms when r = 1
Show that for any constant sequence (geometric sequence with ) the sum of the first terms is twice the sum of the first terms, i.e., .
[2]If and in a geometric series, and the sum of the first terms is , find .
[3]Derive a formula for the sum of the first terms of a geometric series with common ratio and first term .
[2]Calculate the sum of the first 15 terms of a geometric series with and .
[2]Calculate the sum of the first 50 terms of a geometric series with and .
[2]A machine produces 8 widgets per day for consecutive days, yielding a total of 560 widgets. Assuming this forms a geometric series with , find .
[4]In an experiment, a constant dosage is given each day for 7 days, and the total dosage is 210 mg. Model this as a geometric series with . Find the daily dosage.
[2]For a geometric series with and , where , the sum of the first terms is . Find .
[3]Find the sum of the first 20 terms of a geometric sequence with and .
[3]The sum of the first terms of a geometric series with and is 180. Determine .
[3]Express the sum of the first terms of a geometric series with first term and common ratio in terms of and .
[2]Given a geometric series with , , and sum of the first terms , find .
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