Find the sum S of the infinite series Σk=0∞ 10·(1/4)ᵏ.
Sequences & series worksheet with answers
1.Easy
a = 10r = 1/4k₀ = 0
S =
2.Easy
Find the sum S of the infinite series Σk=0∞ 8·(2/5)ᵏ.
a = 8r = 2/5k₀ = 0
S =
3.Medium
The power series Σk=1∞ k²·2ᵏ·(x + 1)ᵏ converges on an interval around x₀ = −1. Find the right end x of that interval.
Σ k²·2ᵏ·(x + 1)ᵏx₀ = −1
x =
4.Medium
Find the sum S = Σk=1∞ 12/(k(k + 2)).
ak = 12/(k(k + 2))
S =
5.Hard
Recognise the series and find its sum: S = Σk=1∞ k·(−0.5)ᵏ.
ak = k·(−0.5)ᵏ
S =
6.Hard
Recognise the series and find its sum: S = Σk=1∞ (−1)k+1·0.5ᵏ/k.
ak = (−1)k+1·0.5ᵏ/k
S =
Answer key
- 1. S = 13.33
- 2. S = 13.33
- 3. x = −0.5
- 4. S = 9
- 5. S = −0.2222
- 6. S = 0.4055
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