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Which equation represents the partial sum of the geometric series?

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125 + 25 + 5 + 1
B
25 + 5 + 1 + one-fifth
Option B
C
1 + one-fifth + StartFraction 1 Over 25 EndFraction + StartFraction 1 Over 125 EndFraction
Option C
D
StartFraction 1 Over 125 EndFraction + one-fifth + 5 + 125
Option D
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A high-interest savings account pays 5.5% interest compounded annually. If $300 is deposited initially and again at the first of each year, which summation represents the money in the account 10 years after the initial deposit?

A
Sigma-Summation Underscript n = 1 Overscript 10 EndScripts 300 (0.055) Superscript n minus 1
Option A
B
Sigma-Summation Underscript n = 1 Overscript 10 EndScripts 305.5 (1.055) Superscript n minus 1
Option B
C
Sigma-Summation Underscript n = 1 Overscript 10 EndScripts 316.5 (0.055) Superscript n minus 1
Option C
D
Sigma-Summation Underscript n = 1 Overscript 10 EndScripts 316.5 (1.055) Superscript n minus 1
Option D
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What are the values of a1 and r of the geometric series? 2 – 2 + 2 – 2 + 2

A
a1 = 2 and r = –2
B
a1 = –2 and r = 2
C
a1 = –1 and r = 2
D
a1 = 2 and r = –1

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