Which is the 10th term to the geometric sequence 2/9,2/3,2,...?

Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Formula Used :

an = ar^n-1

Where a = first term = 2/9

r = common ratio = a2/a1 = 2/3/2/9

= 2/3 × 9/2

= 3

n = Number of terms = 10

 

a10 = 2/9 × 3^10-1

a10 = 2/9 × 3^9

a10 = 2/9 × 19,683

a10 = 4374

 

Hence, 10th term of geometric sequence is 4374.