WAEC Mathematics 2017 Question 38

Question 38

Progressions

Find the 6th term of the sequence: ⅔, 7/15, 4/15,…

  1. A.−⅓
  2. B.−⅕
  3. C.1/15
  4. D.⅕
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (−⅓)

Explanation

The terms are 10/15, 7/15, 4/15, so d = −3/15. T₆ = 10/15 + 5 × (−3/15) = −5/15 = −⅓.