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For the G.P. if a = 7243, r = 3 find t6.

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For the G.P. if a = `7/243`, r = 3 find t6.

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Given, a = `7/243`, r = 3

tn = arn–1

∴ t6 = `7/243 xx (3)^(6 - 1)`

= `7/243 xx 3^5`

= 7

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Chapter 2: Sequences and Series - Exercise 2.1 [Page 27]

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