YCCMAnon
YCCMAnon YCCMAnon
  • 03-06-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

Given a geometric sequence that begins with the terms 2,3,... What is the sum of the first 12 terms?

Respuesta :

goyangi
goyangi goyangi
  • 03-06-2021
The sum of the first 12 terms ≈ 515

Explanation:

a (first term) = 2
r (ratio) = second term/first term = 3/2

S12 (sum of first 12 terms)
= [a(r^n - 1)]/(r - 1)
= [2((3/2)^12 - 1)]/(3/2 - 1)
≈ [2(128.75)]/(1/2)
≈ 257.5/0.5
≈ 515
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

briefly explain 5 contributory factors to most accidents
how did conquest contribute to the growth of well organized empires
How to turn 27/20 into mixed number
The danger associated with the abuse of a vehicle is compared to the danger of _____
Motor nerve neuropathy is characterized by:
A 12 foot ladder is placed 4 feet away from a house as shown. What is the value of x, rounded to the nearest degree ?
I need help asap please I will appreciate it
What is the term that describes the pattern or base pairing in dna?
Daniel has lots of pets. He has four more goldfish than he has turtles. He has one less canary than goldfish. Six of his pets are birds(canaries and parrots). H
If the angle between polaris and the horizon is 40°, what is your approximate latitude?