Use the Formula for the General Term (The Nth Term) $$\text { Find } a _ { 4 } \text { when } a _ { 1 } = 8 , r = - 5 \text {. }$$

question 106

Multiple Choice

Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of the sequence with the given first term, a1, and common ratio, r.
- $$\text { Find } a _ { 4 } \text { when } a _ { 1 } = 8 , r = - 5 \text {. }$$

• A) -1000
• B) 5000
• C) 1000
• D) -125

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