| Formula | Expression | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| nth term | = | |
| Sum of n terms | = a | r != 1 |
| Sum of n terms | = a | r != 1 |
| Sum of n terms | = na | r = 1 |
| Sum to infinity | S = | |r| < 1 |
| GP condition | = ac |
Useful tricks:
- For 3 terms in GP, assume a/r, a, ar (product = )
- For 4 terms in GP, assume a/, a/r, ar, (common ratio = )
- Product of n terms of GP: P = ( * )^{n/2} = * r^{n}
- If each term is multiplied by a constant, the sequence is still GP
- Sum of infinite GP converges iff |r| < 1
- r = (any term) / (preceding term)