Answer:
6561 / 128
Explanation:
The nth term of a geometric sequence is:
a = a₁ (r)ⁿ⁻¹
The first term is 3, and the fourth term is 81/8.
81/8 = 3 (r)⁴⁻¹
27/8 = r³
r = 3/2
The eighth term is therefore:
a = 3 (3/2)⁸⁻¹
a = 6561 / 128
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