If (a_1=8) and (a_{n+1}=a_n+3), which term is (20)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Fifth term
By the recursive rule, each new term is 3 more than the previous term: 8, 11, 14, 17, 20. Therefore, 20 is the fifth term. The fourth term is 17, so it is not correct. Exam tip: list the terms along with their positions in recursive-sequence questions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
Fifth term
Why is this the correct answer?
By the recursive rule, each new term is 3 more than the previous term: 8, 11, 14, 17, 20. Therefore, 20 is the fifth term. The fourth term is 17, so it is not correct. Exam tip: list the terms along with their positions in recursive-sequence questions.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sequences and Progressions. Topic: Recursive rule.
Student feedback
Was this question useful?
👍 0 Helpful 👎 0 Not helpful
Yes 0% No 0%
0 responsesStudent Reviews
No published reviews yet.