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OpenStudy (konradzuse):

Find the sum of the convergent series

OpenStudy (konradzuse):

\[\sum_{0}^{\infty} 9(\frac{4}{5})^n\]

OpenStudy (konradzuse):

Since 4/5 < 1 we use a/(1-r) right?

OpenStudy (konradzuse):

\[\frac{9}{\frac{5}{5} - \frac{4}{5}}\]

OpenStudy (konradzuse):

\[\frac{9}{\frac{1}{5}} = 9 * 5/1 = 45?\]

OpenStudy (amistre64):

\[9*\frac{1}{1-\frac45}\] yes, since 4/5 is less than 1 it goes to zero in the end and we are left with the denom

OpenStudy (konradzuse):

wuh?

OpenStudy (amistre64):

i simply agreed with your assessment ...

OpenStudy (konradzuse):

the denom?

OpenStudy (konradzuse):

oh okay....

OpenStudy (konradzuse):

did I calculate this correctly?

OpenStudy (amistre64):

yes, but a wolf chk would be more assuring :)

OpenStudy (konradzuse):

Oh I was going to do it... Woot I'm correct :D

OpenStudy (konradzuse):

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