Question

20 points

The first three terms of a sequence are given. Round to the nearest thousandth (if necessary). 216, 36,6 Find the 8th term.

Answer 1

0.001

Explanation:

Given (or we can find) :

First term : 216

Common ratio : 36/216 = 1/6

To find 8th term :

a₈ = ar⁸⁻¹

a₈ = (216)(1/6)⁷

a₈ = 216/279936

a₈ = 6³/6⁷

a₈ = 1/6⁴

a₈ = 1/1296

a₈ = 0.000771604938

a₈ = 0.001 (nearest thousandth)