Solve the given problem by use of the sum of an infinite geometric series.A child on a swing sweeps out a distance of 20 feet on the first pass. If she is allowed to continue swinging until she stops, and if on each pass she sweeps out a distance  of the previous pass, how far does the child travel?

A. 60 ft
B. 40 ft
C. 100 ft
D. 80 ft


Answer: D

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