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MATHEMATICS
Quarter 1 – Module 6
Geometric Means, nth Term of a
Geometric Sequence and Sum of the
Terms of a Given Finite or Infinite
Geometric Sequence
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Quarter 1 – Module 6: Geometric Means, nth Term of a Geometric Sequence and Sum
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MATHEMATICS
Quarter 1 – Module 6

Geometric Means, the nth

Term of a Geometric
Sequence and the Sum of the
Terms of a Given Finite or
Infinite Geometric Sequence
(M10AL-Ie-1)

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 What I Need to Know

This module covers the key concepts on Geometric Means, the nth Term of a
Geometric Sequence and the Sum of the Terms of a Given Finite or Infinite
Geometric Sequence. Here you will learn how to determine them. Practical tasks
are given to utilize your prior knowledge and skills. Before you read this module, be
sure that you have mastered the module on “Geometric Sequence (Module 4 and
5).” It would help you understand this module more easily.
The following topics are discussed in this module:
Lesson 1 - Geometric Means
Lesson 2 - The nth Term of a Geometric Sequence
Lesson 3 - Sum of the Terms of a Given Finite or Infinite Geometric
Sequence

After studying this module, you should be able to:

 Recall the concept of geometric sequence
 determine the geometric means, the nth term of a given geometric sequence
and the sum of the terms of a given finite or infinite geometric sequence
 Show patience and perseverance in dealing with all the tasks given in this
module

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PRETEST
Directions: Find out how much you already know about this lesson. Choose the
letter that you think best answers the question. Please answer all items. Take note
of the items that you were not able to answer correctly and find the right answer as
you go through this module.

1. Given 2 and 8 what is the ratio of the second number to the first number?
A. 1 B. 3 C. 4 D. 6

2. If three geometric means are inserted between 1 and 256, what is the third
geometric mean?
A. 64 B. 32 C. 16 D. 4

3. Give the missing terms in a given geometric sequence: 3, 12, 48, ___, ____
A. 56 and 65 B. 96 and 192 C. 192 and 768 D. none of them

4. What is the common ratio of the given terms 2, 6, 18, 54, 162?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

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5. What is the 6th term of the geometric sequence , , 2, 10, … ?
25 5
A. 25 B. 250 C. 1250 D. 2500

6. What is the 5th term of a geometric sequence if the 1st term is 5 and the
common ratio is 4?
A. 20 B. 80 C. 320 D. 1280

7. Find the sum of the geometric sequence where the first term is 3, the last
term is 46 875, and the common ratio is 5.
A. 58 593 B. 58 594 C. 58 595 D. 58 596
1 1 1
8. What is the common ratio of , 9 , 27 …?
3
1 1 1 1
A. B. C. D.
8 4 3 2

1 1 1
9. Which of the following is the sum to infinity of the geometric sequence , , ,…?
3 9 27
1 1 1 1
A. B. C. D.
8 4 3 2

10. What is the sum of the geometric series: 3 +12 + 48 + ... up to 5 terms?
A. 1023 B. 2023 C. 3023 D. 4023

11. What is the geometric mean between 4 and 9?

A. 6 B. 12 C. 13 D. 36

12. If a, B, c are in Geometric Progression then ‘B’ is said to be ________________.

A. arithmetic mean C. standard deviation
B. geometric mean D. none of them

13. The Geometric Progression between −4 and −16 is

A. ±8 B. −8 C. ±20 D. −20

14. The three Geometric means between 2 and 32 are ___, ____, _____.
A. 6, 10, 14 C. 4, 8, 16
B. 6, 8, 10 D. 10, 12, 14

15. What is the 10th term of 2, 6, 18, . . .?

A. 32 457 B. 39 366 C. 47 168 D. 51 024

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 What’s In

The previous module focused on the difference between arithmetic sequence

and geometric sequence. Now let us have a simple recall first of what you have learned in
the previous module before we will go to our main lesson.

Can you still remember the difference between arithmetic sequence

and geometric sequence? The concept of finding the common ratio was discussed in
Module 4 and 5 and it is needed in dealing with our new lesson about geometric
means and the nth term of a geometric sequence.

Now let us try to recall it first.

REVIEW

An arithmetic sequence is a A geometric sequence is a

sequence where every term after the sequence where each term after the
first is obtained by adding a constant first is obtained by multiplying the
called the common difference. preceding term by a nonzero constant
called the common ratio.
The common difference (d), can be The common ratio (r), can be
determined by subtracting any term in determined by dividing any term in the
the sequence by the term that precedes sequence by the term that precedes it.
it.
Example 1. Example 1.
11, 7, 3, -1 7, 14, 28, 56
The common difference is -4. The common ratio is 2.
7 – 11 = -4 14
=2
7
3 – 7 = -4 28
=2
14
-1 – 3 = -4
56
=2
28

Example 2.
-8, -11, -14, -17 Example 2.

The common difference is -3 -1, 6, -36, 216

-11 – (-8) = -11 + 8 = -3 The common ratio is -6.

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-14 – (-11) = -14 + 11 = -3 = -6
−1

-17 – (-14) = -17 + 14 = -3 −36

= -6
6
216
= -6
−36

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Now try this!

Identify the following as arithmetic sequence or geometric sequence. Give its

common difference if it is an arithmetic sequence or common ratio if it is a
geometric sequence.
1. 3, -6, 12, -24 3. 5, 20, 80, 320
2. -6, -4, -2, 0, 2 4. 2, -4, 8, -16, 32

What’s New

Name of Image: Bouncing Ball

Name of Source: https://www.gograph.com/vector-clip-art/bouncing-ball.html

1. What can you say about the picture shown?

2. Can we determine the height of the ball as it bounces four times?

The picture shows how the concept of geometric sequence can be applied in
real-life scenario. A ball bouncing is an example of a finite geometric sequence.
Each time the ball bounces its height gets cut down by half. If the ball's first height
is 4 feet, the next time it bounces its highest bounce will be at 2 feet, then 1, then 6
inches and so on, until the ball stops bouncing.
You will learn more on its concept in this module.

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 What is It

Lesson

1 The Geometric Means

When the first and the last terms of a geometric sequence are given, the
terms between them are called the geometric means. For example, the 3 geometric
means of the geometric sequence 2, 6, 18, 54, 162 are 6, 18 and 54.
To solve for the geometric means of a given geometric sequence, this formula
is used:
an = a1r n-1 where:
n = number of terms;
r = common ratio; and
a1= 1st term
Study the examples below.
Example 1
Problem:
Insert 3 geometric means between 4 and 324.

Solution:
Listing down the geometric sequence will show that there are five terms, which
means that n = 5. So that a5 = 324 and a1 = 4.
4, __, __, __, 324
Substituting in the formula:
an = a1r n-1

a5 = 4 ∙ r 5-1
324 = 4 ∙ r4
324 4 ∙ 𝑟4
= divide both sides by 4
4 4

81 = r4

± 3= r since 81 is the fourth power of ±3

Note that the common ratio, r, takes two values, +3 and -3. So that there are two
sets of geometric means that can answer the question. To get the desired geometric
means simply multiply the preceding terms by the common ratio.
For r = 3, 4, 12, 36, 108, 324
For r = -3, 4, -12, 36, -108, 324

Therefore, the geometric means are ±12, 36, and ±108.

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 Example 2
Problem:
Find the geometric mean between 12 and 192.
Solution:
a. Here only a single term is asked. So that is 12, __, 192
Using the formula used in finding the geometric means,
n 1
an = a1  r
a3 = 12 ∙ r 3-1
192  12  r 2
192 12  r 2
 divide both sides by 12
12 12
16 = r2
±4 = r 16 is the second power of ±4
Multiplying the first term, 12, by the common ratio, ±4, the computed geometric
mean is either 48 or -48.
b. There is another way of solving for the geometric mean between two terms.
Study how it’s done below.
Given the same problem, first let the second term be x, then the geometric
sequence becomes 12, x, 192. Remember in Lesson 1 the common ratio is found
by dividing the second term by the first term and is equal to the third term divided
by the second term. That is,
a 2 a3
r 
a1 a 2
So that substituting a1 by 12, a2 by x and a3 by 192,
x 192

12 x
Solving the proportion by using cross multiplication, gives
x 192

12 x
x  12  192
2

x 2  2304
x = ± 48 using the square root property
Presto! We got the same answer as the one in letter a in one step only.

Generally,
Geometric Mean between Two Numbers
If b, c and d form a geometric sequence then c is the
geometric mean between b and d. So that,
c d
 c 2  bd c  bd
b c

Therefore, the geometric mean between two terms/numbers is the square

root of the product of the two terms/numbers.

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Try this out!
Write the solution in a one whole sheet of intermediate paper.
1. Find the geometric mean between 5 and 500.
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2. Insert two geometric means between 15 and .
8
25 8
3. Insert four geometric means between and .
4 125

Lesson
The nth Term of a Geometric
2 Sequence
Recall that in an arithmetic sequence, we call the first term a 1. The same is
also true for a geometric sequence which is also called as geometric progression.
We call the first term a1. The second term is denoted as a2, the third term a3 and so
on until the nth term an.
Given the first term a1 and the common ratio r of a geometric sequence, the
nth term of a geometric sequence can be also determine using the formula used in
finding the geometric means: an = a1r n-1
Study the following examples.
Problem Solution
Example 1: Since a1 = 2 and r = -3, then proceed as
follows:
Find the first five terms of a geometric an = a1r n-1
sequence whose first term is 2 and a2 = a1r 2-1 = 2(-3) = -6
whose common ratio is -3. a3 = a1r 3-1 = 2(-3)2 = 2(9) = 18
a4 = a1r 4-1 = 2(-3)3 = 2(-27) = -54
a5 = a1r 5-1= 2(-3)4 = 2(81) = 162
The first 5 terms of the sequence are 2,
-6, 18, -54, and 162.
Example 2: 1
Since r = , then:
2
What is the 10th term of the geometric
an = a1r n-1
sequence 8, 4, 2, 1, ...? 1
a10 = 8 ( )10 -1
2
We need to determine the common ratio
1
in that give geometric sequence. a10 = 8 ( )9
2
Remember that in geometric sequence we
1
will divide any of the term by its a10 = 8 ( )
512
preceding term. 8
a10 =
4 1 2 1 1 1 512
= = = 1
8 2 4 2 2 2
a10 =
64
1
Hence the common ratio is since the 1
2
Therefore, the 10th term is .
fraction is just simplified. 64

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 Problem Solution
Example 3: Since the general term of a geometric
sequence is an = a1r n-1, you have to
Find the n th term of the following identify the first term and the common
geometric sequence whose first three ratio.
terms are given below. The first term is:
8 16 a. a1 = 4 b. a1 = 5
a. 4, , b. 5, -10, 20
3 9
The common ratio is not given, so you
have to find the common ratio by
dividing a term by the preceding term.
For this case, take a2 and a1 so that:

𝑎2 𝑎2
a. r = b. r =
𝑎1 𝑎1

8
−10
= 3
=
4 5

8
= ÷4 = -2
3

8 1
= ×
3 4

8
=
12

2
=
3

Replace a1 and r into the rule for the

general term:
a. an = a1r n-1 b. an = 5 · (-2)n=1
2 𝑛−1
an = 4 ∙ ( )
3

Notice that it is no longer possible to

simplify further.

Try this out!

Write the solution in a one whole sheet of intermediate paper.
1. Find the first three terms of a geometric sequence given 316 as the first term
and the common ratio is −2.

2. What is the 7th term of the geometric sequence 24, 12, 6, 3,…?

3. Find the nth term of the geometric sequence whose first five terms are 18, 6,
2 2
2, , , . . .
3 9

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Lesson The Sum of the Terms
3 of a Given Finite or Infinite
Geometric Sequence
At this point, you already know some essential ideas about geometric
sequences particularly the geometric means and the nth term of a geometric
sequence. Now, in this lesson you will learn how to find the sum of the terms in a
given finite and infinite geometric sequence.

The indicated sum of the terms of a geometric sequence is called a

“geometric series,” it is denoted by Sn. In symbols,
Sn = a1 + a1r 1 + a1r 2 + a1r 3 +…+ a1r n-2 + a1r n -1
The sum of n terms of a geometric sequence is given by:
𝒂𝟏 (𝟏−𝒓𝒏)
Sn =
𝟏−𝒓
where,
a1 = first term of a geometric sequence
r = common ratio, r ≠1.
n = number of terms

It is good to note that r should not be equal to 1 since if it is, the denominator
will be zero and will not make any sense.

Example for Finite Geometric Sequence

Example 1
Problem:
Find the sum of the first 6 terms of the geometric sequence 3, 6, 12, 24, ...
Solution:
Finding first the common ratio which is to divide any terms by its preceding term,
6
the common ratio is = 2. The sum of 6 terms is given by:
3
𝑎1 (1−𝑟𝑛)
Sn =
1−𝑟

3(1 – 26 )
S6 = But what if r = 1?
1−2

3(1 – 64)
If r  1, then the formula above
S6 = is not applicable. Instead,
−1
3(−63) sn = a1+ a1(1) + a1(1)2 + … + a1(1)n-1
S6 =
−1 = a1+ a1 + a1 + … + a1
−189
S6 = n terms
−1
= na1
S6 = 189

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 Example 2
Problem:
What is the sum of the first 10 terms of 2+2+2...?
Solution:
Sn = na1 = 10(2) = 20 or simply 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2 = 10(2) = 20

What if r = -1?
If r 1 and n is even, then
sn = a1+ a1(-1) + a1(-1)2 + a1(-1)3 + … + a1(-1)n-1
= a1- a1 + a1 – a1 + … + a1 – a1
= (a1 – a1) + (a1 – a1) + … (a1 – a1)
=0
However, if r = -1 and n is odd, then
sn = a1+ a1(-1) + a1(-1)2 + a1(-1)3 + … + a1(-1)n-1
= a1- a1 + a1 – a1 + … + a1 – a1 + a1
= (a1 – a1) + (a1 – a1) + … (a1 – a1) + a1
= a1
To summarize,
𝑎1 (1− 𝑟 𝑛 ) 𝑎1− 𝑎𝑛 𝑟
or , if r ≠ 1
1−𝑟 1−𝑟
sn =
na1, if r = 1

In particular, if r  1, the sum Sn simplifies to

0 if n even
sn =
a1 if n is odd

Problem Solution
Example 3:
Since r  1 and n is even, then the sum
What is the sum of the first 10 terms of is 0.
2-2+2-2+...?

Example 4:
Since r  1 and n is odd, then the sum
What is the sum of the first 11 terms of is 2.
2-2+2-2+...?

The given 4 examples (Example 1 to 4) are finite geometric sequence where

we determine their sum. When we sum a known number of terms in a geometric
sequence, we get a finite geometric series.

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 Now, what if the sequence is infinite? Can we also get its sum? The answer
is yes!
For example, in the sequence is 6, 12, 24…

Since r = 2, as n increases, the value of rn also increases and so does the sum, Sn.
Each new term adds a larger and larger amount to the sum and so there is no limit
to the value of Sn and Sα does not exist. A similar situation occurs if r = 1, so that
generally the sum to infinity of a geometric sequence is
𝒂𝟏
sa = 𝟏−𝒓

The sum of the terms of an infinite geometric sequence with first term a and
common ratio r, where │r│< 1, is
𝒂𝟏 𝟏
sa = or sa = 𝒂𝟏 ( )
𝟏−𝒓 𝟏−𝒓

Example for Infinite Geometric Sequence

Problem Solution
a1
Example 5: sa = 1−r
5
=
Find the sum to infinity of the geometric 1− (− 3)
1
1
sequence with a1 = 5 and r = - . 5
3
= 1
1+ 3

5
= 4
3

4
=5+
3
3
= 5∙
4
15
=
4

For this example, the second formula

Example 6: will be used.
Find the sum to infinity of the geometric Substituting in the second formula,
1 1 1
sequence . , … where a1 =
1
and r = ,
1
3 9 27 3 3

1
sa = 𝑎1 (1−𝑟 )

1 1
= ( 1 )
3 1−3

1 1
= (2 )
3
3

1 2
= (1 ÷ )
3 3

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 1 3
= (1 ∙ )
3 2

1 3
= ( )
3 2
3
=
6
1
=
2

Now try to solve it using the first

formula to check if they have the same
answer.

A thorough knowledge of all skills related to fractions helps in the

understanding of how the solution is done.
As stated earlier, the indicated sum of the terms of a geometric sequence is
called a “geometric series”. An infinite geometric series is the sum of an infinite
geometric sequence. This series would have no last term. The given last 2 examples
(Example 5 and 6) are infinite geometric sequence.
Using the formula for a geometric series may seem to be tedious but with
practice and a little patience, it will turn out to be very easy.

Try this out!

Write the solution in a one whole sheet of intermediate paper.
1. Find the sum of the first 8 terms of the geometric sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16,…
2. What is the sum of the first 12 terms of 4+4+4...?
3. What is the sum of the first 20 terms of 5-5+5-5+...?
4. What is the sum of the first 15 terms of 12-12+12-12+...?
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5. Find the sum to infinity of the geometric sequence with a 1 = 20 and r = ?
4
6. Find the sum to infinity of the geometric sequence 18, 6, 2,…

What’s More

Let’s Practice!
For you to master the concepts, try to solve the following by writing your
solutions in a one whole sheet of intermediate paper.
A. The nth Term of a Geometric Sequence
1. Find the first five terms of the following geometric sequence with the given 1st term and
common ratio.
a. a1 = 5 r=2 b. a1 = 3 r = -0.5

2. Determine the 7th term of the geometric sequence whose 1st term is 4 and
whose common ratio is -3.

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 3. Find the nth term of the following geometric sequence.
8
a. 2, 8, 32, … b. 6, 4, , …
3
B. The Geometric Means
1. Insert 3 geometric means between 5 and 3125.
2. Find the geometric mean between 12 and 192.

C. The Sum of the Terms of a Given Finite or Infinite Geometric Sequence

1 1 1
1. What is the sum of the first 8 terms of the geometric sequence: 1, , , , …?
2 4 8
5 5
2. Find the sum to infinity of the geometric sequence 20, 5, , , …
4 16

What I Have Learned

Geometric means refers to the terms between the given first and last terms
of a geometric sequence while the geometric mean between two terms/
numbers is the square root of the product of the two terms/numbers.

In finding the geometric means, determine first the ratio before using the
general formula for geometric sequence.

The formula used to find the nth term in a geometric sequence is

an = a1rn-1 where:
n = number of terms;
r = common ratio; and
a1 = 1st term

To determine the specified nth term of a geometric sequence, identify the

first term and the common ratio before using the general term an = a1r n-1.

If the common ratio is not given, we have to find the common ratio by
dividing a term by the preceding term.

Finding the sum of n terms of a geometric sequence is given by:

𝒂𝟏 (𝟏−𝒓𝒏 )
Sn =
𝟏−𝒓

where,
a1 = first term of a geometric sequence
r = common ratio, r ≠1.
n = number of terms

The sum of the terms of an infinite geometric sequence with first term a1 and
common ratio r, where │r│< 1, is
𝒂𝟏 𝟏
sa = or sa = 𝒂𝟏 (𝟏−𝒓)
𝟏−𝒓

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 What I Can Do

Now here is another activity that will let you apply in real-life situations what
you learned about geometric means, terms, and sums from this module. Just write
your solutions in a one whole sheet of intermediate paper.

Summer Job
Soon you will finish Junior high school. For summer next year, with
a hope that everything will be back to normal after this pandemic, you plan
to look for a job anywhere in Negros Oriental. Suppose someone offered you
a job for eight weeks under the following conditions: you will be paid P100
on the 1st week, P200 on the 2nd, P400 on the 3rd and so on. This means
your salary doubles each week.
1. Make a table representing the amount of salary you will receive
from week 1 up to week 8.
2. Analyse the data in the table and create a formula. Use the
formula to justify your data in the table.
3. Determine the total salary you will receive after eight weeks.

Assessment

Read and understand the questions or statement below. Choose the letter of
the best answer and write it in a separate sheet of paper.

1. If a, G, b are in Geometric Progression then ‘G’ is said to be ________________.

A. arithmetic mean C. standard deviation
B. geometric mean D. none of them

2. The Geometric Progression between −4 and −9 is

A. ±6 B. −6 C. ±8 D. −8

3. The three Geometric means between 2 and 32 are ___, ____, _____.
A. 6, 10, 14 C. 4, 8, 16
B. 6, 8, 10 D. 10, 12, 14

4. What is the 10th term of 7, 14, 28, . . .?

A. 3245 B. 3584 C. 7168 D. 1024

5. If three geometric means are inserted between 5 and 50 000, what is the third
geometric mean?
A. 50 B. 500 C. 5000 D. none of them

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6. What is the common ratio of , , …?
2 4 8
1 1 1 1
A. B. C. D.
2 3 4 5

7. Which of the following is the first five terms of a geometric sequence whose first
term is 3 and whose common ratio is -2.
A. 3, 6, -12, 24, -48 C. 3, -6, -12, 24, 48
B. 3, -6, 12, -24, 48 D. 3, 6, 12, 24, 48
8. Give the missing terms in a given geometric sequence: 4, 16, 64, ___, ____
A. 40 and 52 C. 256 and 1024
B. 84 and 104 D. none of them
9. What is the sum of the first 7 terms of the geometric sequence 4, 8, 16, 32, ...?
A. 208 B. 308 C. 408 D. 508
10. Which of the following is the sum of the first 12 terms of 3+3+3...?
A. 3 B. 9 C. 15 D. 36

11. What is the sum of the geometric sequence if r 1 and the number of terms n
is even?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 0 and 1 D. none of them
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12. What the sum to infinity of the geometric sequence with a 1 = 3 and r = - ?
2
1 3
A. 5 B. 6 C. D.
2 2
1 1 1 1
13. What is the sum to infinity of , , , …?
2 4 8 16
A. 0 B. 1 C. -1 D. none of them
14. What is the 5th term of a geometric sequence if the 1st term is 5 and the
common ratio is 4?
A. 20 B. 80 C. 320 D. 1280
15. Which of the following below is the sum of the geometric series: 3 +12 + 48 + ...
up to 5 terms?
A. 1023 B. 2023 C. 3023 D. 4023

Additional Activities
Do the following. Write the solution in a one whole sheet of intermediate paper.
1. Find the geometric mean of 3 and 27
2. Insert four geometric means between 3 and 96.
3. Find the sum of the first 7 terms of the geometric sequence: 3, 9, 27, 81,…
1 1
4. Find the sum of 10 terms of the sequence: 1, , , …
2 4
5. Find the sum to infinity of the geometric sequences given below:
4 1
a. 12, 4, , ,… b. a1 = 32, r = -
3 2

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ASSESSMENT
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. B
WHAT’S MORE
8. C
9. D
A. 10. D
1. 11. A
a. 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 12. B
b. 3. 3, -15, 0.75, -0.375, 0.1875 13. B
2. 2 916 14. D
3. 15. A
a. (2)2n-1
5
b. 6(− )n-1
6
B.
WHAT I KNOW
1. 5, ±25, 125, ±625, 3125
(Pre-test)
2. 48
C. 1. C
255 2. A
1.
128 3. C
4. B
80
2. 5. B
3
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. D
10.A
Answer Key
References

Callanta, Melvin M. et.al. (2015). Mathematics Learner’s Module Grade10

Callanta, Melvin M. et.al. (2015). Mathematics Teacher’s Guide Grade10

Bureau of Secondary Education Department of Education Distance

Learning Module Mathematics 2, pp. 29 -59

NFE Accreditation and Equivalency Learning Material Geometric

Sequence, pp. 9 -39

Project EASE (Effective Alternative Secondary Education) Mathematic II,

pp. 7 -25

https://depedclub.com/grade-10-learners-materials-lm-1st-
quarter-deped-club/
https://www.varsitytutors.com/hotmath/hotmath_help/topics/inf
inite-geometric-series
https://www.varsitytutors.com/hotmath/hotmath_help/topics/ge
ometric-series

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