Find the sixth term of the geometric sequence 512, 128, 32,...

Mathematics · High School · Sun Jan 24 2021

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Given the geometric sequence:

512, 128, 32

Determine the sixth term

Formula for geometric sequence:

An = a1 . r^(n-1)

a1 = 512

r = 128/512
r = 0.25

n = 6

Solution:

Substitute the given values of a1, r and n to the formula for the geometric sequence.

A6 = a1 . r^(n-1)

A6 = 512 . (0.25)^(6-1)

A6 = 512 . (0.25)^(5)

A6 = 0.5

Final answer:
Sixth term = 0.5