Application of Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series

Application of Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series

Jay Asuncion Capellan

Open Ended

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Multiple Choice

Ahmed, a scientist, is writing a research paper on projectile motion. During one of his experiments, he throws a ball from a point marked as Point A, with a certain velocity in the horizontal direction. The ball travels a total horizontal direction of 0.5 meter after 1 second, 1 meters after 2 seconds, 1.5 meters after 3 seconds, and so on. The ball hits the ground after 7 seconds. Ahmed marks the point where the ball landed as Point B. Calculate the distance between Point A and B.

• 3 m

• 3.5 m

• 4 m

• 4.5 m

Multiple Choice

Last year, 150 cases were reported of a new infectious disease. It has been predicted that the number will double every year. How many cases will be reported in the seventh year?

• 2400

• 4800

• 9600

• 19200

Multiple Choice

You go to work for a company that pays $.01 the first day, $.02 the second day, $.04 the third day, and so on. If the daily wage keeps doubling, what will your total income be after working 15 days?

• $0.15

• $2.02

• $32

• $327.67

Multiple Choice

Luke earned $36,000 during the first year of his job at Putt-Putt Kingdom. After each year he received a 10% raise. Find his total earnings during the first five years at his job.

• $360,000.00

• $219,783.60

• $252,510.87

• $241,761.96