Evaluate using the finite geometric sum formula

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Step-by-step explanation:

The given series is,

When we substitute , we get the first term, which is

This implies that,

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The common ratio is

The finite geometric sum is given by the formula,

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Since there are 9 terms, we find the sum of the first nine terms by putting in to the formula to get,

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The correct answer is B

total amount to be paid = $19.5

step-by-step explanation:

given ,

original price = $25.99

discount = 25%

discount amount = 25% of original price

discount amount = 25/100   * 25.99

discount amount = $6.49

hence , the total amount to be paid = original price - discount amount

                                                            = $25.99 - $6.49

                                                            =$19.5

total amount to be paid = $19.5