Question

Find the 6th term of the geometric sequence whose common ratio is 1/2 and whose first term is 6.

Answer 1

3/16

Explanation:

The nth term of a geometric series is:

an = a₁ (r)^(n - 1)

Given a₁ = 6, r = 1/2, and n = 6:

a₆ = 6 (1/2)^(6 - 1)

a₆ = 3/16