Find the sum S30 of the first 30 terms of the arithmetic sequence 1, 6, 11, 16, …
Sequences & series worksheet with answers
1.Easy
a₁ = 1d = 5n = 30
S30 =
2.Easy
Find the sum S of the infinite series Σk=1∞ 8·(−1/2)ᵏ.
a = 8r = −1/2k₀ = 1
S =
3.Medium
Apply the ratio test to Σk=1∞ (k!)²·5ᵏ/(2k)!. Find L = lim |ak+1/ak|.
ak = (k!)²·5ᵏ/(2k)!
L =
4.Medium
Find the sum S = Σk=1∞ 5/(k(k + 3)).
ak = 5/(k(k + 3))
S =
5.Hard
Recognise the series and find its sum: S = Σk=0∞ (−1)ᵏ/(2k)!.
ak = (−1)ᵏ/(2k)!
S =
6.Hard
Recognise the series and find its sum: S = Σk=0∞ 2ᵏ/k!.
ak = 2ᵏ/k!
S =
Answer key
- 1. S30 = 2205
- 2. S = −2.667
- 3. L = 1.25
- 4. S = 3.056
- 5. S = 0.5403
- 6. S = 7.389
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