Question

Consider the pattern 5, 5r, 5r^2, 5r^3,...... For what values of the numbers in the pattern be increasing? For what values of r will the values of the numbers be decreasing? EXLPAIN

Answer 1

when r is a fraction

Answer 2

when r is a fraction p/q where p < q

Answer 3

Which one is the incresing answer?

Answer 4

when r is greater than 1 the series gets larger

Answer 5

when r is less than 1 the series gets smaller

Answer 6

If r>1 then increasing
If 0<r<1 then decreasing

Answer 7

when r is equal to 1 the series does not change in value