Sequence And Series Question 626

Question: If the sum of the series $ 1+\frac{2}{x}+\frac{4}{x^{2}}+\frac{8}{x^{3}}+….\infty $ is a finite number, then

[UPSEAT 2002]

Options:

A) $ x>2 $

B) $ x>-2 $

C) $ x>\frac{1}{2} $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Common ratio $ (r)=\frac{2}{x} $ For sum to be finite $ r<1 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ \frac{2}{x}<1 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 2<x $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x>2 $ .