Applications of APs and GPs (HSC SSCE Mathematics Advanced): Quizzes

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Applications of APs and GPs
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What is the difference between a sequence and a series?

Sequence is ordered list; series is sum

What is the formula for the nnth term of an arithmetic sequence?

Tn=a+(n−1)dT_n = a + (n-1)d

If three numbers aa, xx, and bb are in AP, what must be true?

x=a+b2x = \frac{a + b}{2}

If three numbers aa, xx, and bb are in GP, what must be true?

x2=abx^2 = ab

Which AP sum formula should you use when the last term is known?

Sn=12n(a+ℓ)S_n = \frac{1}{2}n(a + \ell)

For what values of rr does a GP have a limiting sum?

−1<r<1-1 < r < 1

What is the limiting sum formula for a GP when ∣r∣<1|r| < 1?

S∞=a1−rS_{\infty} = \frac{a}{1 - r}

If sales decline by 6% yearly, what is the common ratio rr?

r=0.94r = 0.94

Which GP sum formula is easier to use when r<1r < 1?

Sn=a(1−rn)1−rS_n = \frac{a(1 - r^n)}{1 - r}

In a geometric sequence, which of these statements is true?

Neither rr nor any term can be zero

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