UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2025 (Model questions) Question 15

Question 15

Progressions

If U1 = 2, Un+1 = 2Un + 1, find U4

  1. A.15
  2. B.47
  3. C.23
  4. D.31
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Answer: C (23)

Explanation

U₂ = 2(2) + 1 = 5, U₃ = 2(5) + 1 = 11, U₄ = 2(11) + 1 = 23.