Answer
$243$
Work Step by Step
To find the $n$th term of a geometric sequence, we use the formula $a_n = a_1 \cdot r^{n-1}$ where $a_1$ is the first term and $r$ is the common ratio.
$a_5 = 3\cdot3^{5-1} = 3\cdot3^4 = 3\cdot81 = 243$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 11 - Section 11.2 - Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences - Exercise Set - Page 646: 12
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