extra problems seq & series
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Sequences : Extra problems
By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
• Solve exam problems about sequences.
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Find the sum of the positive terms of the arithmetic sequence 85, 78, 71, ....
Answer: 559
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Evaluate
Answer: 118096
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Evaluate
Answer: 584
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Find the sum to infinity of the geometric series
Answer: 36/5
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Consider the infinite geometric series
(a) For what values of x does the series converge?(b) Find the sum of the series if x = 1.2.
a)
b) 5
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Consider the arithmetic series 2 + 5 + 8 +....
(a) Find an expression for Sn, the sum of the first n terms.(b) Find the value of n for which Sn = 1365.
Sn=0.5n+1.5n2
n=30
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A geometric sequence has all positive terms. The sum of the first two terms is 15 and the sum to infinity is 27. Find the value of(a) the common ratio;(b) the first term.
a)
b) 9
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The first four terms of an arithmetic sequence are 2, a b, 2a +b + 7, and a 3b, where a and b are constants. Find a and b.
a= 2b= 3
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A sum of $ 5 000 is invested at a compound interest rate of 6.3 % per annum.(a) Write down an expression for the value of the investment after n full years.
(b) What will be the value of the investment at the end of five years?
(c) The value of the investment will exceed $ 10 000 after n full years.
(i)Write an inequality to represent this information. (ii)Calculate the minimum value of n.
A=5000(1.063)n
$6786.35
10000<5000(1.063)n
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A man borrows $ 5000 at 18 % p.a. over a period of 5 years, with the interest compounding every month. Find to the nearest dollar the amount owing after 5 years.
$12 216.10