AQA Paper 1 2021 June — Question 3 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModulePaper 1 (Paper 1)
Year2021
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicGeometric Sequences and Series
TypeNew GP from transformation
DifficultyModerate -0.8 This is a straightforward application of the sum to infinity formula requiring recognition that multiplying each term by -2 multiplies the sum by -2. It's a single-step problem testing basic understanding of geometric series properties, making it easier than average but not trivial since it requires understanding how transformations affect sums.
Spec1.04j Sum to infinity: convergent geometric series |r|<1

3 A geometric sequence has a sum to infinity of - 3 A second sequence is formed by multiplying each term of the original sequence by - 2 What is the sum to infinity of the new sequence? Circle your answer. The sum to infinity does not

Question 3:
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\(6\)R1 Circles correct answer; AO2.2a
## Question 3:

$6$ | R1 | Circles correct answer; AO2.2a

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3 A geometric sequence has a sum to infinity of - 3

A second sequence is formed by multiplying each term of the original sequence by - 2 What is the sum to infinity of the new sequence?

Circle your answer.

The sum to infinity does not

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