Determine whether the infinite geometric series converges or diverges. If it converges, find its sum. 3 + + 16 3 + 64 15 Converges; 4 Converges; 4 Converges; O Diverges

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**QUESTION 1**

Determine whether the infinite geometric series converges or diverges. If it converges, find its sum.

\[ 3 + \frac{3}{4} + \frac{3}{16} + \frac{3}{64} + \ldots \]

- ☐ Converges; \(\frac{15}{4}\)
- ☐ Converges; 4
- ☐ Converges; \(\frac{3}{4}\)
- ☐ Diverges

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**QUESTION 2**

Find the fifth term and the \(n\)th term of the geometric sequence whose initial term, \(a\), and common ratio, \(r\), are given.

\[ a = 3; \quad r = 5 \]

- ☐ \(a_5 = 9375;\ a_n = 3 \cdot (5)^{n-1}\)
- ☐ \(a_5 = 9375;\ a_n = 3 \cdot (5)^{n}\)
- ☐ \(a_5 = 1875;\ a_n = 3 \cdot (5)^{n}\)
- ☐ \(a_5 = 1875;\ a_n = 3 \cdot (5)^{n-1}\)
Transcribed Image Text:**QUESTION 1** Determine whether the infinite geometric series converges or diverges. If it converges, find its sum. \[ 3 + \frac{3}{4} + \frac{3}{16} + \frac{3}{64} + \ldots \] - ☐ Converges; \(\frac{15}{4}\) - ☐ Converges; 4 - ☐ Converges; \(\frac{3}{4}\) - ☐ Diverges --- **QUESTION 2** Find the fifth term and the \(n\)th term of the geometric sequence whose initial term, \(a\), and common ratio, \(r\), are given. \[ a = 3; \quad r = 5 \] - ☐ \(a_5 = 9375;\ a_n = 3 \cdot (5)^{n-1}\) - ☐ \(a_5 = 9375;\ a_n = 3 \cdot (5)^{n}\) - ☐ \(a_5 = 1875;\ a_n = 3 \cdot (5)^{n}\) - ☐ \(a_5 = 1875;\ a_n = 3 \cdot (5)^{n-1}\)
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