Determine the Common Ratio, the Fifth, and The $n ^ { t h }$

question 13

Essay

Determine the common ratio, the fifth, and the $n ^ { t h }$ terms of the geometric sequence $5 , \frac { 15 } { 4 } , \frac { 45 } { 16 } , \frac { 135 } { 64 } , \cdots$

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A term used to describe babies born weighing less than 2,500 grams (about 5.5 pounds), which can lead to health issues at birth and later in life.