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What is the formula for the nth term of the given sequence 100, 20, 4, …

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Answer:


a_n=100 \left(\frac15\right)^(n-1)

Explanation:

General equation of geometric sequence:
a_n=ar^(n-1)

Given:

  • a₁ = 100
  • a₂ = 20
  • a₃ = 4


\implies a_1=a=100


\implies a_2=100 \cdot r=20


\implies a_3=100 \cdot r^2=4

Common ratio:


r=(a_3)/(a_2)=(4)/(20)=\frac15

Therefore:


a_n=100 \left(\frac15\right)^(n-1)

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