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For the following G.P.s, find Sn. 5, −5, 55, −25, ...

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For the following G.P.s, find Sn.

`sqrt(5)`, −5, `5sqrt(5)`, −25, ...

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Here, a = `sqrt(5)`, r = `-sqrt(5)`

∴ Sn = `("a"(1 - "r"^"n"))/(1 - "r")`

= `(sqrt(5)[1 - (- sqrt(5))^"n"])/(1 - (-sqrt(5))`

= `(sqrt(5))/(1 + sqrt(5))[1 - (- sqrt(5))^"n"]`

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अध्याय 2: Sequences and Series - Exercise 2.2 [पृष्ठ ३१]

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बालभारती Mathematics and Statistics 2 (Arts and Science) [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
अध्याय 2 Sequences and Series
Exercise 2.2 | Q 1. (iv) | पृष्ठ ३१

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