SOLUTION: The first term of an geometric progression is 12 and the fifth term is 55. Determine the 8th term and the 11th term.
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Question 1202667: The first term of an geometric progression is 12 and the fifth term is 55. Determine the 8th term and the 11th term.
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The first term of an geometric progression is 12 and the fifth term is 55. Determine the 8th term and the 11th term.
a1 =12
an=ar^(n-1)
a5 = 12*r(^4)
55 =12*r^(4)
r^4=55/12
r=1.4631....
a=12, r = 1.4361
Use formula
a8 =12*(1.7631)^7
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