1959 AMC 12 Problem 49
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49.
For the infinite series let be the (limiting) sum. Then equals:
Answer: B
Small Hint:
Group the terms in consecutive blocks of three
Big Hint:
Each block is times the preceding block
Solution:
Group the series as The first block is and successive blocks form a geometric series with ratio Hence
Therefore, the correct answer is B.