SOLUTION: If a geometric sequence starts with a first term of 2 and grows exponentially by a factor of 3, what is the sum of the 4th and 5th terms? (a) 216 (b) 162 (c) 108 (d) 54 (e) 27

Question 331281: If a geometric sequence starts with a first term of 2 and grows exponentially by a factor of 3, what is the sum of the 4th and 5th terms?
(a) 216 (b) 162 (c) 108 (d) 54 (e) 27
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a geometric sequence starts with a first term of 2 and grows exponentially by a factor of 3, what is the sum of the 4th and 5th terms?

1st term =   2
2nd term =   6
3rd term =  18
4th term =  54
5th term = 162

4th term + 5th term = 54 + 162 = 216, choice (a)

Edwin

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