What is the sum of first eight terms of the series 

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Concept:

Sum of Geometric progression:

For a G.P. with n terms, common ratio r and first term a, the sum of n terms is given by:

 

Calculation:

Notice that the given summation is a G.P with common ratio .

Since r < 1, the sum of the G.P is given by the formula 2.

For the given G.P. .

Thus, the required sum is given as follows:

Therefore, the sum of the first 8 terms of the series  is .

 

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