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Using format rational for infinite series

by Doug Hull

 

20 Nov 2008

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Three and a half minute video about the sum of an infinite series.

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This short video does the math behind this joke:
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  An infinite number of
  mathematicians walk into a bar.
  The 1st orders a 1 beer.
  The 2nd orders 1/2 a beer.
  The 3rd orders 1/4 a beer.
  ...
  The bartender says
  "You're all idiots",
  and pours two beers.
                    
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