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MTH 101 Geometric Progression Objective Question

Question

Sum of first 12 terms of GP 5, 15, 45, ...
Options
A 1328600
Correct Answer
B 98435
C 265720
D 531441
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

S_n = a(r^n−1)/(r−1)=5(3^12−1)/(3−1)=5(531441−1)/2=5×531440/2=5×265720=1,328,600.

Hint

Use S_n formula for GP.

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