To find the sum of the series \( S = 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \ldots \) up to infinity, we can recognize that this series is a geometric progression (GP).
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. **Identify the first term and common ratio**:
- 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:
\[
r = \frac{\frac{1}{2}}{1} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
2. **Check the condition for convergence**:
- For a geometric series to converge, the absolute value of the common ratio must be less than 1:
\[
|r| < 1 \quad \text{(Here, } r = \frac{1}{2} \text{, which satisfies this condition)}
\]
3. **Use the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series**:
- The sum \( S \) of an infinite geometric series can be calculated using the formula:
\[
S = \frac{a}{1 - r}
\]
- Substituting the values of \( a \) and \( r \):
\[
S = \frac{1}{1 - \frac{1}{2}} = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{2}} = 2
\]
4. **Final result**:
- Therefore, the sum of the series \( 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \ldots \) up to infinity is:
\[
S = 2
\]
To find the sum of the series \( S = 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \ldots \) up to infinity, we can recognize that this series is a geometric progression (GP).
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. **Identify the first term and common ratio**:
- 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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