Question

if the fifth term of an gp is 32 and common ratio is 2 then the 1st term is
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Answer 1

Answer:

The 1st term is 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let, the first term and the common ratio of the GP be a and r respectively.

Given,

r = 2

•°• ar^(5-1) = 32

=> a*2^4 = 32

=> a*16 = 32

=> a = 32/16

•°• a = 2

•°• The first term of the GP is 2