Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Mathematics Question 8

Practice objective / multiple choice question 8 from the 2023 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 8 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • MATHEMATICS • objective

A sequence {a_n} is defined by a₁ = 2 and for \(n \ge 1\), a_{n+1} = 3a_n + (-\(1)^n\). Determine the 5th term a₅ and the sum S₅ = a₁ + a₂ + a₃ + a₄ + a₅.

Answer Options

A. a₅ = 140; S₅ = 209
B. a₅ = 141; S₅ = 211
C. a₅ = 143; S₅ = 213
Correct Answer D. a₅ = 142; S₅ = 212
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
a₅ = 142; S₅ = 212

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Mathematics Question 8. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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