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The sum of n terms of a progression is (2n – 1). Show that it is a GP and find its common ratio.

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In this question, we will try to rewrite the given sum of the progression like the formula for the sum a G.P. series. 

It is given that Sn = ( 2n – 1) 

The formula for the sum of a G.P. series is,

Sn = a\(\frac{r^n -1}{r-1}\)

By solving the 2 equations together, we can say that

By corresponding the numbers with the variables, we can conclude 

a = 1 

r = 2 

The G.P. series will therefore look like ⇒ 1,2,4,8,16,……to n terms 

∴ The given progression is a G.P. series with the common ration being 2.

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