Concept explainers
(a)
The formula of nth term of geometric sequence.
(a)
Answer to Problem 32PPS
The formula for nth term of GP is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The magnification rate is
Calculation:
Consider the first term of the series as a .
Common ratio is calculated as follows:
The formula for nth term of GP is calculated as follows:
Thus, the formula for nth term of GP is
(b)
The 4th term of the sequence.
(b)
Answer to Problem 32PPS
The 4th term of the sequence is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The 4th term of the sequence is calculated as follows:
The 4th term of the sequence is
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