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If $x=1+\frac{y}{2}+\left(\frac{y}{2}\right)^{2}+\left(\frac{y}{2}\right)^{3}+\ldots .$ where $|y| < 2$, what is $1 y$
equal to ?
MathematicsSequences and SeriesNDANDA 2006 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A $\frac{x-1}{x}$
  • B $\frac{x-1}{2 x}$
  • C $\frac{2 x-2}{x} \quad$
  • D $\frac{2 x+1}{2 x}$
Solution:
2271 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{2 x-2}{x} \quad$
$\mathrm{x}=1+\frac{\mathrm{y}}{2}+\left(\frac{\mathrm{y}}{2}\right)^{2}+\left(\frac{\mathrm{y}}{2}\right)^{3}+\ldots . .$
Here, $\frac{\mathrm{y}}{2} < 1$ and this a G. with first term $=1$ and common
ratio $=\frac{\mathrm{y}}{2}$ so,
$\Rightarrow \quad x=\frac{1}{1-\frac{y}{2}} \Rightarrow x=\frac{2}{2-y}$
$\Rightarrow 2 x-x y=2 \Rightarrow y=\frac{2 x-2}{x}$

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