1. The correct answer among the choices provided is the first option. It is a geometric sequence and the common ratio is 2.
2. Fifth term in the geometric sequence is 405. The pattern in this sequence is to triple the last term to get the next answer.
let, x be the no of coins then according to question.Mary have 3x no of coins and John have x no of coins..
now, 3x+x=180
or,4x=180
or,x=180/4
therefore, x= 45
thus mary has 3×45=135 no of coins...