SPS SPS SM Pure 2023 September — Question 11

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS SM Pure (SPS SM Pure)
Year2023
SessionSeptember
TopicGeometric Sequences and Series

11. A geometric sequence, \(S _ { 1 }\), has first term \(a\) and common ratio \(r\) where \(a \neq 0\) and \(r \in ( - 1,1 )\) A new sequence, \(S _ { 2 }\), is formed by squaring each term of \(S _ { 1 }\)
  1. Given that the sum to infinity of \(S _ { 2 }\) is twice the sum to infinity of \(S _ { 1 }\), show that \(a = 2 ( 1 + r )\) Fully justify your answer.
  2. Determine the set of possible values for \(a\). \section*{Additional Answer Space } \section*{Additional Answer Space }