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  • 09-05-2021
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What is a formula for the nth term of the given sequence?
20,50, 125...

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  • 09-05-2021

Answer:

a(n) = 20*2.5^(n - 1)

Step-by-step explanation:

Note that 50 is 2.5 times 20, and that 125 is 2.5 times 50.  Thus the common factor is 2.5.  The formula for the nth term is

a(n) = a(1)*r^(n - 1)  => a(n) = 20*2.5^(n - 1)

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