Find the sum of the first 5 terms of the geometric sequence with first term and common ratio .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 155
- Step 1: . Step 2. . Answer: 155. Why not the others: 160: That is the next term, not the sum. 80: That is the last term, not the sum. 150: That leaves out the first term.
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