A finite and infinite total

A finite and infinite total

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A convergent GP has S_infinity=24 and S_2=18. Find all possible first terms and common ratios.

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Answer:\((a,r)=\left(12,\frac12\right)\) or \(\left(36,-\frac12\right)\).

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