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Find the sum to infinity of the following sequence \(1, \frac{9}{10}, (\frac{9}{10})^{2}, (\frac{9}{10})^{3}\)

Mathematics
JAMB 1995

Find the sum to infinity of the following sequence \(1, \frac{9}{10}, (\frac{9}{10})^{2}, (\frac{9}{10})^{3}\)

  • A. \(\frac{1}{10}\)
  • B. \(\frac{9}{10}\)
  • C. \(\frac{10}{9}\)
  • D. 10
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

\(S_{\infty} = \frac{a}{1 - r}\) (Sum to infinity of a G.P)

\(a = 1; r = \frac{9}{10}\)

\(S_{\infty} = \frac{1}{1 - \frac{9}{10}}\)

= \(\frac{1}{\frac{1}{10}} = 10\)


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