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In a geometric series, the first term is a and common ratio...

In a geometric series, the first term is $a$ and common ratio is $r$. If $\mathrm{S}_{n}$ denotes the sum of $n$ terms and $U_{n}$ $=\sum_{n=1}^{n} \mathrm{~S}_{n}$, then $r S_{n}+(1-r) u_{n}=$
(A) $n a$
(B) $(n-1) a$
(C) $(n+1) a$
(D) None of these

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Key Concepts

Geometric Series

A geometric series is a sequence of numbers where each term after the first is produced by multiplying the previous term by a constant called the common ratio. The general formula for the nth term is a·r^(n-1), and for the sum of the first n terms (when r ? 1), the formula is S? = a(1 - r?)/(1 - r), which is essential to understanding series with exponential progression.

Sum of Partial Sums

The sum of partial sums involves accumulating the sums of the first 1, 2, ..., n terms of a sequence. In many problems, including those involving geometric series, understanding how to work with nested sums is critical. This concept highlights the process of transforming a series into a cumulative format, often revealing structure or simplifications as in telescoping series.

Series Manipulation

Series manipulation refers to the algebraic techniques used to rearrange or combine series to reach a simplified or closed-form expression. This can involve multiplying a series by a constant, subtracting related series, or shifting indices to align terms, ultimately helping to cancel terms or identify patterns that simplify the overall computation.

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