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What is the next term in the multiplication pattern that begins 17, 68, 272?

A.
323

B.
340

C.
816

D.
1088

Question

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What is the next term in the multiplication pattern that begins 17, 68, 272?

A. 
  323

B. 
  340

C. 
  816

D. 
  1088

mathmale · Answer

Look carefully at  17, 68, 272.

How do we obtain 68 from 17?  This is very similar to the previous problem we worked on.

anonymous · Answer

*4

mathmale · Answer

Great.  Now, what happens if you multiply 68 by that 4?

anonymous · Answer

272

mathmale · Answer

Does that agree with the given sequence?

anonymous · Answer

so its d

mathmale · Answer

I'd much prefer that you show how you got your answer.  You have 272, you know that the common ratio / multiplier is 4, so you multiply 272 by 4 and obtain ... ??

mathmale · Answer

Yes, you're on the right track.
I need to get off OpenStudy now, but welcome you to post other questions.  Any time I'm on, I'd be happy to help you.  Reminder:  Chat is addicting and often leads to trouble.  ;)