Question

What is the 5th term of the geometric sequence with a1=4 and ratio (multiplier) =8?

Answer 1

a(5) = 4 * 8^ (5 - 1)
a(5) = 4 * 8^4
a(5) = 4 * 4096
a(5) = 16384

Answer 2

Hello,


`a_(1)=4`

`a_(2)=4*8^1`

`a_(3)=4*8^2`


`a_(n)=4*8^(n-1)`


`a_(5)=4*8^4=16384`