Arithmetic Sequences & Series

The following questions are used to self - assess your learning of Criterion A: Knowing
and Understanding of Sequences and Criterion C: Communicating through appropriate
mathematical language.

1) In an arithmetic sequence, 𝑢6 = −5 and 𝑢9 = −20. Calculate the value

of 𝑆20.

2) Write down the first five terms for the recursive sequence
𝑢𝑛 = −2𝑢𝑛−1 + 3 with 𝑢1 = −4.

3) Calculate the number of terms that are in the sequence 4, 7, 10, ..... , 61?

4) Marie-Jeanne is experimenting with weights of 100 g attached to a spring.

She records the weight and length of the spring after attaching the weight.

a. Write down a general formula that represents the length of the spring if n
weights are attached.
b. Calculate the supposed length of a spring if a 1 kg weight is attached,
c. Explain any limitations of Marie- Jeanne's experiment.
d. If the spring stretches to 101 cm, calculate is the total weight that was
attached to the spring?

5) The second term of an arithmetic sequence is 7. The sum of the first four
terms is 12. Find the first term and the common difference.

6) A movie theatre with 12 rows of seating has 30 seats in the first row.
Each row behind it has two additional seats. Calculate the number of
seats in the last row?

7) The Winter Olympics are held every four years and were held in
Vancouver, Canada in 2010. When will the Winter Olympics be held for
the first time after 2050?

8) Yinting wants to start adding weight lifting to her exercise routine.Her

trainer suggests that she starts with 40 repetitions for the first week and
then increases by six repetitions each week after. Find the number of
weeks before Yinting will be doing 82 repetitions.
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