First we need to determine the type of progression in the question.That's geometric progression. Because the pattern from one sequence to the others are about multiplying.
Second, determine the ratio of the progressionr = a₂/a₁
r = a₂ ÷ a₁
r = 1/2 ÷ 2
r = 1/2 × 1/2
r = 1/4
Third, determine the formula to know the recursive rulea₂ = a × 1/4
a₂ = 1/4 × a
Fourth, determine a₁. a₁ is the first term of the progressiona₁ = 2
Final answer:Recursive rule

a₁ = 2
The next bigger hundred is 500 .
The next smaller hundred is 400.
487 is nearer to 500 .
Answer:
£ 12,150
Step-by-step explanation:
Marked price of bicycle = £ 12500
Rebate = 10%
Amount of rebate = 12500*10/100 = £1250
Rebated price = 12500 - 1250 = £ 11,250
Tax = 8%
Amount of tax = 11250*8/100 = £ 900
Total amount paid for bicycle = Rebated price + amount of tax
= £ 11,250 + £ 900
= £ 12,150
What we know:
Acct. balance A (11)= $2,976.45
Pricipal=$1,963.45
Compounded (n)=quarterly (4)
rate=r
Compound interest formula: A (t)=p (1+r/n)^nt
What we need toi find:
If the interest compounds quarterly, what is the interest rate on the account? Find r.
A (t)=p (1+r/n)^nt
2976.45=1963.45 (1+r/4)^(4×11)
2976.45=1963.45 (1+r/4)^44
2976.45/1963.45=1963.45/1963.45 (1+r/4)^44
1.5159=(1+r/4)^44
(1.5159)^(1/44)=((1+r/4)^44)^(1/44)
1.0095=1+r/4
1.0095-1=1-1+r/4
.0095=r/4
.0095(4)=r/4 (4)
.038=r
Rate = 3.8%
The answer is:
(x-5 - sq root 29) (x-5 + sq root 29)