Find the Nth Term of the Geometric Sequence $$a = 2 ; r = - 4$$

question 33

Multiple Choice

Find the nth term of the geometric sequence.
- $$a = 2 ; r = - 4$$

• A) \(a _ { n } = 2 \cdot 4 ^ { n - 1 }\)
• B) \(a _ { n } = - 4 \cdot 2 ^ { n - 1 }\)
• C) \(a _ { n } = 2 \cdot - 4 ^ { n }\)
• D) \(a _ { n } = 2 \cdot - 4 ^ { n - 1 }\)

---

Definitions:

Debt-Equity Ratio

The ratio of a firm's total liabilities to its shareholders' equity, used to assess financial leverage.

Financial Risk

The possibility of losing money on an investment or business venture, often associated with the uncertainty of returns.

Value of a Firm

The total worth of a company, determined by factors such as its assets, earnings, market position, and future growth prospects.

Debt

An amount of money borrowed by one party from another, to be repaid typically with interest.