Answer:
an = 1/4(8)^n-1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the following in a geometric sequence, a2=2, a3=16, and a4=128.
nth term of a sequence = ar^n-1
a is the first term
r is the common ratio
r = a3/a2 = a4/a3
r = 16/2 = 128/16
r = 8
a2 = ar
2 = 8a
a = 2/8
a = 1/4
The nth term by substituting the parameters will be;
an = 1/4(8)^n-1
Number of ounces left is 1120
Step-by-step explanation:
- Step 1: Find number of ounces left after each day.
Given total soup prepared each day = 15 gallons
Amount served each day = 1/4 of 15 = 15/4 gallons
Amount left after each day = 15 - 15/4 = 60 - 15/4 = 35/4 gallons
- Step 2: Convert gallons into ounces. 1 gallon = 128 ounces
35/4 gallons = 35/4 × 128 = 1120 ounces
