2. 24-7p=10
-7p=-14
p=2
3. x+(x+1)+(x+2)=72
3x+3=72
3x=69
x=23
4. x+(x+2)+(x+4)=48
3x+6=48
3x=42
x=14
7. 40-2x=8
-2x=-32
x=16
8. 1/2x+4=12
1/2x=8
x=16

bearing in mind that, the geometric sequence is "convergent" only when |r|<1, or namely "r" is a fraction between 0 and 1.
Answer:
$2728
Step-by-step explanation:
Use compound interest formula:

P = 1700, r = 0.03, n = 1, t = 16
Plug in numbers:

Simplify:

Use calculator:

1:24 and 2:20 and 3:30 and 4:16 and 5:12