3 years ago

What is the value of the fourth term in a geometric sequence for which a1=30 and r=1/2

Mathematics

1 answer:

lisov135 [29]3 years ago

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Answer:

a(4) = 15/4

Step-by-step explanation:

The general formula for a geometric series with common ratio r and first term a(1) is

a(n) = a(1)*r^(n - 1)

and so, if a(1) = 30 and r = 1/2, we have

a(n) = 30*(1/2)^(n - 1)

and the fourth term is then:

a(4) = 30*(1/2)^(4 - 1) = 30/8 = 15/4

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