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26 November, 18:37

Identify the 19th term of a geometric sequence where a1 = 14 and a9 = 358.80. Round the common ratio and 19th term to the nearest hundredth.

a. a19 ≈ 9,195.53

b. a19 ≈ 31,035.73

c. a19 ≈ 13,185.66

d. a19 ≈ 20,690.

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  1. 26 November, 18:52
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    a19 = 14 * 1.5^ (19-1)

    a19 ≈ D: 20,690.49
  2. 26 November, 18:55
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    The formula of geometric sequence is expressed in the following manner:

    an = a1 * r^ (n-1) where r is the ratio and n is an integer.

    Substituting, to find r

    358.80 = 14 * r^ (8)

    r is equal to 1.5

    hence,

    a19 = 14 * 1.5^ (19-1)

    a19 ≈ 20,690.
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