Sequences and Series · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Mathematics
The sum of the first five terms of the geometric progression 3, -6, 12, -24, ... is:
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The sum of the first five terms of the geometric progression 3, -6, 12, -24, ... is:
- A.21
- B.27
- C.33Correct answer
- D.39
Solution
The first five terms are . Their sum is .
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