Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider a geometric progression whose first term is aa. a. (i) Prove that if the common ratio is 1, then the sum of the first nn terms is nana. b. (ii) When a=5a=5 and the common ratio is 1, the sum of the first nn terms is 40. Find nn. c. (iii) Keeping a=5a=5, suppose the common ratio is changed to 1.2. Determine the least positive integer nn for which the sum of the first nn terms exceeds 40.

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