Answer:
see explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
The n th term of a geometric progression is
• = a₁
where a₁ is the first term and r the common ratio
given a₄ = 24, then
a₁ = 24 → (1)
Given a₈ = , then
a₁ =
→ (2)
Divide (2) by (1)
=
=
Hence r = =
Substitute this value into (1)
a₁ × ( )³ = 24
a₁ × = 24, hence
a₁ = 24 × 27 = 648
Answer:
The dimension of the rug would be 17 ft × 9 ft.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
length of the room = 27 ft.
width of the room = 19 ft.
suppose, she leaves a uniform strip of x ft. around the rug.
So,
The length of rug = (27-2x)ft.
Width of rug= (19-2x)ft.
∴ Area of the rug= length×width
According to the question,
( subtract 153 both sides)
( Middle term splitting)
or
( zero product property)
or
if x=18, dimension would be negative ( Not possible)
Thus, x= 5
Hence,
length of rug= 27-10=17 ft.
width of rug= 19-10=9 ft.
