Answer: the eight term is 8/243
Step-by-step explanation:
Each term in this geometric sequence is equal to the previous term, divided by 3.
72,24, 8
a = 72, r = 1/3
a = first term, r is common ratio
tn = ar^n-1
t8 = 72÷ 3^8–1
t8 = 72÷ 3^7
= 72/ 3^7
= 8/243