# maths

S=1 + 2(1/5) + 3(1/5)^2 + 4(1/5)^3 +5(1/5)^4…...........infinite......... If
s=a/b
,
where a and
b are coprime positive integers, what is the
value of a+b?

1. 0
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posted by jiya
2. I get 25/16 so a+b=41
How far do you get?

posted by Steve

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