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Kar0encesslout
Kar0encesslout Kar0encesslout
  • 31-07-2016
  • Mathematics
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What is the value of the fourth term in a geometric sequence for which a1 = 15 and r = 1/3?


Express your answer as a fraction.

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dalendrk
dalendrk dalendrk
  • 31-07-2016

\(a_1=15;\ r=\dfrac{1}{3}\\\\a_n=a_1r^{n-1}\to a_n=15\cdot\left(\dfrac{1}{3}\right)^{n-1}\\\\a_4=15\cdot\left(\dfrac{1}{3}\right)^{4-1}=15\cdot\left(\dfrac{1}{3}\right)^3=15\cdot\dfrac{1}{27}=\dfrac{15}{27}=\dfrac{5}{9}\\\\\\Answer:\boxed{a_4=\frac{5}{9}}\)

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dgilt2001p32dyb dgilt2001p32dyb
  • 25-04-2019

Answer:5/9

Step-by-step explanation:

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