The sum to infinity of the series: 1 + (1/3) + (1/9) + (1/27) +…

The sum to infinity of the series: 1 + (1/3) + (1/9) + (1/27) + … is

  • A.
    11/3
  • B.
    10/3
  • C.
    5/2
  • D.
    3/2
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

The series is geometric with common ratio (frac{1}{3}).

(S_{infty} = frac{a}{1 – r})

= (frac{1}{1 – frac{1}{3}} )

= (frac{1}{frac{2}{3}})

= (frac{3}{2})

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