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  • 24-03-2020
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What is the value of the fourth term in a geometric sequence for which a1= 30 and r = 1/2

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 24-03-2020

Answer:

[tex]a_{4}[/tex] = 3.75

Step-by-step explanation:

The n th term of a geometric sequence is

[tex]a_{n}[/tex] = a₁[tex](r)^{n-1}[/tex]

where a₁ is the first term and r the common ratio

Here a₁ = 30 and r = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex], thus

[tex]a_{4}[/tex] = 30[tex](\frac{1}{2}) ^{3}[/tex] = 30 × [tex]\frac{1}{8}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{30}{8}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{15}{4}[/tex] = 3.75

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