SOLUTION: Hey! I am confused on how to solve this problem in which I have to solve by using geometric/arithmetic sequences. Your work at a job that paid wages of $1 the first day, $2 the

Question 737274: Hey! I am confused on how to solve this problem in which I have to solve by using geometric/arithmetic sequences.
Your work at a job that paid wages of $1 the first day, $2 the second day, $4 the third day, with your earnings doubling each successive day. What are your total earnings after working 14 days?
Thanks! :)

Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

use formula:
where =,,,,.....,
you need total earnings after working days; so, you have
$......................=>..... the first day
$.............................. the second day
$............................................
$....................
$....................
$....................
$..................
$..................
$..................
$................
$................
$................
$................
$..............
total:

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