Answer:
50
Step-by-step explanation:
Correct question
-16/5, 8, -20. What is the next term of the geometric sequence.
The nth term of a geometric sequence is expressed as:
Tn = ar^n-1
From the sequence:
a is the first term = -16/5
n is the number of term = 4(since next term is 4th term
r is the common ratio = (8)÷(-16/5) = 8×-5/16
r = -5/2
Substitute the given values into the formula
T4 = -16/5(-5/2)^4-1
T4 = -16/5(-5/2)³
T4 = -16/5×-125/8
T4 = -16/8×-125/5
T4 = -2×-25
T4 = 50
Hence the next term is 50
