The recursive formula for a geometric sequence is:
(a, = 5
[an = ans (3)
What is the 3rd term of this sequence?
A. 125
B. 11
C. 45
D. 15

Respuesta :

9514 1404 393

Answer:

 C.  45

Step-by-step explanation:

Apparently, your recursive definition is ...

  [tex]a_1=5\\a_n=a_{n-1}\cdot3[/tex]

Each term is 3 times the previous one, so the sequence starts ...

  5, 15, 45, 135, 405, ...

The 3rd term is 45.