Answer:
The Recursive Formula for the sequence is:
; a₁ = 125
Hence, option D is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
We know that a geometric sequence has a constant ratio 'r'.
The formula for the nth term of the geometric sequence is

where
aₙ is the nth term of the sequence
a₁ is the first term of the sequence
r is the common ratio
We are given the explicit formula for the geometric sequence such as:

comparing with the nth term of the sequence, we get
a₁ = 125
r = 1/5
Recursive Formula:
We already know that
We know that each successive term in the geometric sequence is 'r' times the previous term where 'r' is the common ratio.
i.e.

Thus, substituting r = 1/5
and a₁ = 125.
Therefore, the Recursive Formula for the sequence is:
; a₁ = 125
Hence, option D is correct.
Y = a (b^x)
1) x = 0, y = 3500
=> 3500 = a (b^0)
=> 3500 = a (1)
=> a = 3500
2) growth percent = 3.5% => growth rate = 1.035 = b
=> y = 3500 (1.035)^ x
3) year 2020 => x = 2020 - 2000 = 20
4) y = 3500 (1.035)^ 20 = 6964
Answer: 6964.
2/11 ≈ 0.18 3/12 = 0.25.
So the answer is no, 2/11 isn't bigger than 3/12.
I hope this helps!