WAEC Mathematics 2001 Question 10

Question 10

Progressions

The nth term of a sequence is 22n−1. Which term of the sequence is 29?

  1. A.3rd
  2. B.4th
  3. C.5th
  4. D.6th
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (5th)

Explanation

2n − 1 = 9 gives n = 5, the 5th term.