250 and - 1250
This is a geometric sequence with common ratio r = - 5
multiply each term by - 5 to obtain the next term
- 50 × - 5 = 250
250 × - 5 = - 1250
the sequence is - 2, 10, - 50, 250, - 1250
Answer:
He would need
cups of salt.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given that,
The recipe requires
cups of flour and
teaspoons of salr.
As Nick wants to make the recipe using 1 cup.
Let the amount of salt needed = x
The ratio of the flour and salt will be same.
So, we have,

i.e. 
i.e. 
i.e. 
Thus, he would need
cups of salt if 1 cup of flour is used.