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Find the sum of infinite term of the following series : `16+8+4…oo`

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To find the sum of the infinite series \( 16 + 8 + 4 + \ldots \), we can recognize that this series is a geometric series. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Identify the first term (a) and the common ratio (r)**: - The first term \( a \) of the series is \( 16 \). - To find the common ratio \( r \), we can divide the second term by the first term: \[ r = \frac{8}{16} = \frac{1}{2} \] - We can also check the ratio between the third term and the second term: \[ r = \frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2} \] - Thus, the common ratio \( r \) is \( \frac{1}{2} \). 2. **Check if the series is convergent**: - A geometric series converges if the absolute value of the common ratio \( |r| < 1 \). Here, \( r = \frac{1}{2} \), which satisfies this condition. 3. **Use the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series**: - The formula for the sum \( S \) of an infinite geometric series is given by: \[ S = \frac{a}{1 - r} \] - Plugging in the values we found: \[ S = \frac{16}{1 - \frac{1}{2}} = \frac{16}{\frac{1}{2}} = 16 \times 2 = 32 \] 4. **Conclusion**: - The sum of the infinite series \( 16 + 8 + 4 + \ldots \) is \( 32 \). ### Final Answer: The sum of the infinite series is \( 32 \).

To find the sum of the infinite series \( 16 + 8 + 4 + \ldots \), we can recognize that this series is a geometric series. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Identify the first term (a) and the common ratio (r)**: - The first term \( a \) of the series is \( 16 \). - To find the common ratio \( r \), we can divide the second term by the first term: \[ ...
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