I guess you are asking to find the sum of the first 8 terms. If so, then:
Sum = a₁(1-rⁿ)/(1-r), where a₁ is the 1st term, r=common ratio and n=number of terms:
the 1st term a₁ =3
common ratio r = - 2 (since -6/3 = - 2, and 12/-6 = - 2, etc.)
Sum = 3[(1- (-2)⁸]/(1-2) = 3(1- 256)/(1/2)
Sum = -1530
Circumference = 2pi r
80/360 x 2pi x r = 24pi
r = 54
You will need 3.333.... cups of rice to make 10 servings of casserole.
<u><em>Explanation</em></u>
The recipe which makes 6 servings of casserole, needs 2 cups of rice.
Suppose, you need
cups of rice for making 10 servings of casserole.
Now, the equation according to <u>the ratio of "cups of rice" to the "servings of casserole" </u>will be.....

So, you will need 3.333.... cups of rice to make 10 servings of casserole.