Question

If a₁=3 and aₙ=5aₙ-₁ then find the value of a₅

Answer 1

The value of a₅ is 1875.

Explanation:

Given:

a₁ = 3

aₙ = 5aₙ₋₁

To find the value of a₅, we can apply the recursive formula to compute each term successively:

Step 1: Compute a₂

a₂ = 5a₁ = 5(3) = 15

Step 2: Compute a₃

a₃ = 5a₂ = 5(15) = 75

Step 3: Compute a₄

a₄ = 5a₃ = 5(75) = 375

Step 4: Compute a₅

a₅ = 5a₄ = 5(375) = 1875