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Question
Select the correct answer from the given alternative.
Sum to infinity of a G.P. 5, `-5/2, 5/4, -5/8, 5/16,...` is –
Options
5
`-1/2`
`10/3`
`3/10`
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Solution
Sum to infinity of a G.P. 5, `-5/2, 5/4, -5/8, 5/16,...` is `10/3`
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