Answer:
= 6
Step-by-step explanation:
The n th term of a geometric sequence is
= a
where a is the first term and r the common ratio
Here a = 6 and r = 30 ÷ 6 = 5, thus
= 6
24 pens divided by 2 boxes equals 12 pens per box.
Assuming you threw away the 20 that spoiled, you'd have 6 left, but you know, you could have kept them, it's very possible that you have 26 left.