Sequences

Sequences Quiz

Spec E2.7 · Cambridge IGCSE Maths: Quiz

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  1. 1. What is the nth term of the sequence 4,7,10,13,…4, 7, 10, 13, \ldots?

    • A. Tn=3n+1T_n = 3n + 1
    • B. Tn=4nT_n = 4n
    • C. Tn=3n−1T_n = 3n - 1
    • D. Tn=3n+4T_n = 3n + 4
  2. 2. Which feature identifies a quadratic sequence?

    • A. Constant first differences
    • B. Constant ratio between terms
    • C. Constant second differences
    • D. Constant third differences
  3. 3. The sequence 1,4,9,16,25,…1, 4, 9, 16, 25, \ldots has second difference 2. What is its nth term?

    • A. Tn=n2T_n = n^2
    • B. Tn=2n2T_n = 2n^2
    • C. Tn=n2+nT_n = n^2 + n
    • D. Tn=2nT_n = 2n
  4. 4. A sequence has third differences of 12. What is the coefficient of n3n^3 in its nth term?

    • A. 12
    • B. 6
    • C. 4
    • D. 2
  5. 5. A sequence is 3,6,12,24,48,…3, 6, 12, 24, 48, \ldots. Which statement correctly describes it and gives T5T_5?

    • A. Linear sequence, T5=15T_5 = 15
    • B. Exponential sequence, T5=48T_5 = 48
    • C. Quadratic sequence, T5=48T_5 = 48
    • D. Exponential sequence, T5=96T_5 = 96

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