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What is the sum of a 7-term geometric series if the first term is 6, the last term is 24,576, and the common ratio is - 4?

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  1. 1 June, 09:52
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    The shortest way is to use the sum formula for GP

    S = a (1-rⁿ) / (1-r)

    a=6

    r = (-4)

    n=7 (seventh term) = = = > S=6 (1 - ( - 4) ⁷) / [1 - - 4) ] = 19,662
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