Solving Algebra Problem for Limit as n Goes to Infinity

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The discussion focuses on solving the limit as n approaches infinity for the expression involving variables pa(n), pi(n), and ps(n). The equation presented is structured as (1 + r(pa(n) + 0.9 pi(n) + 1.1 ps(n))) / (pa(n) + pi(n) + ps(n)) = 1. Participants clarify the notation, indicating that the variables are likely subscripts and that the last term is indeed a denominator. The primary goal is to isolate and solve for the variable r.

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Alright, ALMOST done this assignment...
i just need to solve this problem.
The limit as n goes to infinity = 1+r (pa(n) + 0.9 pi(n) + 1.1 ps(n)) = 1
(pa(n) +pi(n) + ps(n))

I need to solve for r...
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I have no idea what you mean! What are pa(n), pi(n), ps(n)?
Was that last (pa(n)+ pi(n)+ ps(n)) intended to be a denominator? What are those "=" supposed to mean? Normally, you find the limit of an expression, not an equation.
 
I think those "a","i","s" are subscripts.But i have no idea where they come from...

Daniel.
 

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