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Nicholas found the 13th term of the geometric sequence 15, 30, 60, 120 the following way:
A(13) = 15 * 213
A(13) = 15 * 8,192
A(13) = 122,880

Is Nicolas correct? Why or why not? (Make sure to justify your answer) If Nicolas is incorrect please state the correct solution.

Nicholas found the 13th term of the geometric sequence 15 30 60 120 the following way A13 15 213 A13 15 8192 A13 122880 Is Nicolas correct Why or why not Make s class=

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Answer: No. Nicolas is wrong.

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for calculating nth term of a geometric sequence is given as:

= ar^n-1.

where a = first term = 15

r = common ratio = 30/15 = 2

n = 13

Using the formula,

= ar^n-1

= 15 × 2^(13-1)

= 15 × 2^12

= 15 × 4096

= 61440

The 13th term is 61440. Nicolas is wrong.

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