Answer:
a1 = 0.5; common ratio = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the common ratio = r
a2 = 2.5
a3 = 2.5r
a4 = 2.5r * r = 2.5r^2
We are told a4 = 62.5, so
2.5r^2 = 62.5
Divide both sides by 2.5
r^2 = 25
r = 5
a2 = a1 * r
a1 = a2/r = 2.5/5 = 0.5
Answer: a1 = 0.5; common ratio = 5
Let's say the second piece is x ft long
The first piece is 2x ft long
The third piece is x+4 ft long
All of the pieces should add up to 10ft
x+2x+x+4=10
4x= 6
x=1.5ft
The first piece is 2x ft long=3 ft long
The interest alone is 96 dollars
SO in total with the principle that would be 896 dollars
