The second term of sequence is 200
Geometric sequence are sequence that differs in their term by a common ratio. The nth term of a geometric sequence is expressed as:
Tn = ar^n-1
where
a is the first term
n is the number of term
If 1st and 4th term of G.P is 500 and 32 respectively, hence;
T1 = ar^0 = 500
T3 = ar^3 = 32
From both expressions, the first term a = 500
Substitute into equation 2
ar^3 = 32
500r^3 = 32
r^3 = 32/500
r = ∛32/500
r = 0.4
Determine the second term
T2 = 500(0.4)
T2 = 200
Hence the second term of sequence is 200
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