The 5th and 8th term of a geometric progression is 16 and 128 respectively. Determine the first term. Which term of the geometric progression 3, 6, 12, 24, ... is 3072? Find the sum of the numbers between 1 and 25 which are divisible by 3.

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5. The 5th and 8th term of a geometric progression is 16 and 128 respectively. Determine the
first term.
6. Which term of the geometric progression 3, 6, 12, 24, ... is 3072?
7. Find the sum of the numbers between 1 and 25 which are divisible by 3.
Transcribed Image Text:5. The 5th and 8th term of a geometric progression is 16 and 128 respectively. Determine the first term. 6. Which term of the geometric progression 3, 6, 12, 24, ... is 3072? 7. Find the sum of the numbers between 1 and 25 which are divisible by 3.
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