ECZ 2022 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 3 — Sequences and Series

The third and sixth terms of a geometric progression are 34and 332respectively.

(a) Simplify 2x + 142x^2 - 98.[2]

Verified working — step 1

2x + 14 = 2(x + 7) and 2x2 - 98 = 2(x2 - 49) = …

(b(i)) Given that the third and sixth terms of a geometric progression are 34and 332respectively, find the first term and the common ratio.[3]

Verified working — step 1

ar2 = 34and ar5 = 332.

(b(ii)) Find the nth term.[2]

Verified working — step 1

nth term = a rn-1 = …

(b(iii)) Find the sum to infinity of the progression.[2]

Verified working — step 1

Since |r| = …

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