College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Exercise Set 8.3 - Page 739: 16

Answer

$0.004$

Work Step by Step

For solving this, we will use the formula for the $nth$ term of the geometric series. $a_{n}=a_{1}\times r^{n-1}$. Then put correct value for $n$ to solve. $a_{8}=40000 \times (0.1)^{8-1}=0.004
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