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how do i find the common ratio of the infinite geometric ratio series with the given sum and first term?

for example:

sum=4
first term=7
17 years ago

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Answered by Reiny
sum = a/(1-r)
4 = 7/(1-r)
4-4r = 7
-4r = 3
r = -3/4
17 years ago
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how do i find the common ratio of the infinite geometric ratio series with the given sum and first term?

for example:

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first term=7

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