A. Sigma notation
The formula for finding the nth value of the geometric series is given as:
an = a1 * r^n
Where,
an = nth value of the series
<span>a1 = 1st value in the geometric series = 940</span>
r = common ratio = 1/5
n = nth order
The sigma notation for the sum of this infinite geometric series is therefore,
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B. Sum of the infinite geometric series
The formula for calculating the sum of an infinite geometric series is given as:
<span>S = a1 / (1 – r)</span>
Substituting the given values:
S = 940 / (1 – 1/5)
<span>S = 1,175</span>
