Edexcel Paper 1 2023 June — Question 9

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModulePaper 1 (Paper 1)
Year2023
SessionJune
TopicGeometric Sequences and Series

  1. The first three terms of a geometric sequence are
$$3 k + 4 \quad 12 - 3 k \quad k + 16$$ where \(k\) is a constant.
  1. Show that \(k\) satisfies the equation $$3 k ^ { 2 } - 62 k + 40 = 0$$ Given that the sequence converges,
    1. find the value of \(k\), giving a reason for your answer,
    2. find the value of \(S _ { \infty }\)