Determine the least integer such that the partial sum of the geometric series…

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · A Level · Mathematics · Sequences and series · Sequences and series

Problem

Determine the least integer NN such that the partial sum SNS_N of the geometric series ∑n=0∞5(25)n\displaystyle \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} 5\left(\tfrac{2}{5}\right)^{n} approximates the sum of the series to within 0.010.01.

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