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The sum of the series `1+ (1)/(4) + (1)/(16) + (1)/(64) + ...........oo` is

A

`(8)/(7)`

B

`(6)/(5)`

C

`(5)/(4)`

D

`(4)/(3)`

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To find the sum of the infinite series \( S = 1 + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{16} + \frac{1}{64} + \ldots \), we can recognize that this 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 \( 1 \). - The common ratio \( r \) can be found by dividing the second term by the first term: \[ r = \frac{\frac{1}{4}}{1} = \frac{1}{4} \] 2. **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: \[ S = \frac{A}{1 - r} \] - Here, \( A = 1 \) and \( r = \frac{1}{4} \). 3. **Substitute the values into the formula**: - Plugging in the values we have: \[ S = \frac{1}{1 - \frac{1}{4}} \] 4. **Simplify the denominator**: - Calculate \( 1 - \frac{1}{4} \): \[ 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{4}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \] 5. **Calculate the sum**: - Now substitute back into the formula: \[ S = \frac{1}{\frac{3}{4}} = \frac{1 \times 4}{3} = \frac{4}{3} \] Thus, the sum of the series is \( \frac{4}{3} \). ### Final Answer: The sum of the series is \( \frac{4}{3} \).

To find the sum of the infinite series \( S = 1 + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{16} + \frac{1}{64} + \ldots \), we can recognize that this 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 \( 1 \). - The common ratio \( r \) can be found by dividing the second term by the first term: \[ ...
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