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Sum 1+34+716+1564+31256+.... to infinity.

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43
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53
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83
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54
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Solution

The correct option is C 83
Let S=1+34+716+1564+31256 ......
Multiply both sides by 14, we get
S14=0+14+316+764+15256 ........
Subtracting both equations, we get
S34=1+24+416+864+16256
S34=1+12+14+18+116 .......
Clearly above series is G.P
Common ratio = 12
S34=1112=2
S=83

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