Use the Formula for S_n to Find the Sum of the First

question 328

Multiple Choice

Use the formula for S_n to find the sum of the first five terms of the geometric sequence.
-5, 20, 80, 320, . . .

• A) 1707
• B) 1705
• C) 1701
• D) 1715

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Definitions:

Internal Attributions

The process of ascribing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to personal characteristics or traits rather than to external factors.

External Attributions

The process of inferring that a person's behavior is due to situational factors, rather than aspects of the individual themselves.

Internal Attributions

Internal attributions refer to the explanation of an individual's behavior as due to personal factors, such as traits, abilities, or feelings.

Stable Attributions

The tendency to explain an individual's behavior as resulting from consistent and unchanging factors.