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13 May, 13:04

What is the 6th term of this geometric sequence?

5, - 15, 45, - 135 ...

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  1. 13 May, 15:24
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    A geometric series has the general formula for calculating the next number as follows

    Series is 5, 15, 45, T4, T5, T6

    Next Term (or nth term) = ar^n-1

    a = first term, i. e. 5

    r = common ratio i. e. 3 (as 15/5=3 and 45/15=3 so this must be a common ratio all through)

    n = the next terms we're to calculate ...

    as you already have 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms ... then the next one is 4th then 5th and 6th.

    therefore n = 4

    substituting now

    T4 = ar^n-1

    = 5*3^4-1

    = 5*3^3

    = 5*27

    T4 = 135

    T5 = ar^n-1

    = 5*3^5-1

    = 5*3^4

    = 5*81

    T5 = 405

    T6 = ar^n-1

    = 5*3^6-1

    = 5*3^5

    = 5*243

    T6 = 1215

    Therefore whole series is 5, 15, 45, 135, 405, 1215 withe the last 3 being your required ones.
  2. 13 May, 16:15
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    Answer:3645 First we have to know the type of this sequenceso it is clear that the sequence is not increasing with a constant value so I think it is geometric sequence and to make sure If we divide

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