The second term of a convergent infinite geometric series is

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus BC · Infinite Sequences and Series · Infinite Sequences and Series

Problem

The second term of a convergent infinite geometric series is 85\frac{8}{5} . The sum of the series is 10. Show that there are two possible series, and find the first term and the common ratio in each case.

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