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The sum of the progression is 1 + x + x2 + x3 + ......

Mathematics
JAMB 1978

The sum of the progression is 1 + x + x2 + x3 + ......

  • A. \(\frac{1}{1 - x}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{1 + x}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{x - 1}\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{x}\)
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Sum of n terms of Geometric progression is \(S_{n} = \frac{a(1 - r^n)}{1 - r}\)

In the given series, a (the first term) = 1 and r (the common ratio) = x.

\(S_{n} = \frac{1(1 - x^{n})}{1 - x}\)

a = 1, and as n tends to infinity

\(S_{n} = \frac{1}{1 - x}\)


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