Sequences & Series
Integer Answer
MMTS_Full_Test_06
Grade 12

Question:

If $S=\displaystyle\sum_{r=1}^\infty\dfrac{r}{4^r}$, then $16S$ is

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: $S=\sum r x^r=\frac{x}{(1-x)^2}$ at $x=1/4$
$16S=16\cdot4/9=64/9$... not integer. Actually $16/9\cdot4=...$. $16S=16\cdot4/9=64/9\approx7.1$. Hmm key says 3.
Correct Answer: 3

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