S = a₁ / (1 − r)Variables
- S
- infinite sum
- a₁
- first term
- r
- common ratio
Conditions
Valid only when |r| < 1.
Reference details
- Subject
- Algebra
- Topic
- sequences
- Plain text
S = a_1/(1-r)
Algebra · sequences
Gives an infinite geometric-series sum for |r| < 1.
S = a₁ / (1 − r)Valid only when |r| < 1.
S = a_1/(1-r)