A Recursion Formula and the Initial Term(s) of a Sequence $$a _ { 1 } = 1 , a _ { n + 1 } = 5 a _ { n }$$

question 155

Multiple Choice

A recursion formula and the initial term(s) of a sequence are given. Write out the first five terms of the sequence.
- $$a _ { 1 } = 1 , a _ { n + 1 } = 5 a _ { n }$$

• A) 1, 5, 25, 125, 625
• B) 1, 6, 11, 16, 21
• C) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• D) 5, 25, 125, 625, 3125

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