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Mathematics Question on Sequence and series

If ω≠1 is a cube root of unity, then the sum of the series S=1+2ω+3ω2+………+3nω3n−1 is

A

(A) 3n/ω - 1

B

(B) 3n (ω - 1)

C

(C) ω-1/3n

D

(D) 0

Answer

(A) 3n/ω - 1

Explanation

Solution

Explanation:
s=1+2ω+3ω2+………+3nω3n−1sω=ω+2ω2+…………+(3n−1)ω3n+3nω3ns(1−ω)=1+ω+ω2+………+ω3n−1−3nω3k=0−3ns=−3n1−ω=3nω−1