Find an expression of the form E an that represents the total expected number of transactions n=1 where one of the fake bills are successfully used without being detected. Then determine if converges or diverges, and find its sum, if possible. your series

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Suppose that a group of illegal counterfeiters print 1,000 copies of fake $20 bills and introduces them into the

economy. Suppose that each bill is used once per week (starting in week 1), and that each time a bill is used, it

has a 1 in 5 chance of being detected as fake. If it is detected, it is removed. If not, it is used again.

Find an expression of the form E
an that represents the total expected number of transactions
n=1
where one of the fake bills are successfully used without being detected. Then determine if your series
converges or diverges, and find its sum, if possible.
Transcribed Image Text:Find an expression of the form E an that represents the total expected number of transactions n=1 where one of the fake bills are successfully used without being detected. Then determine if your series converges or diverges, and find its sum, if possible.
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