1.3: Arithmetic progression and geometric progression
(a)[5]
An arithmetic progression has a second term of and a sum to 21 terms of 84. Find the first term and the 21st term of this progression.
(b)(i)[2]
A geometric progression has a second term of and a fifth term of . The common ratio, , is such that .
Find in terms of .
(b)(ii)[3]
Hence find, in terms of , the sum to infinity of the progression.
(b)(iii)[2]
Given that the sum to infinity is 81, find the value of .
