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  • 07-08-2020
  • Mathematics
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The 4th term of an exponential sequence is 108 and the common ratio is 3. Calculate the value of the eighth term of the sequence.

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  • 17-08-2020

Answer:

8748

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for the nth term in a geometric sequence is ar^n-1.

We can find the first term, as a(3)^4-1 = 108 which also means that 27a = 108.

a = 4.

We find the 8th term using this:

(4)(3)^8-1 = (4)(3)^7 = 8748.

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