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To solve this sequence problem, we analyze the given terms:

The sequence provided is: \( 15, 60, 240, 960 \).

### Step 1: Identify the Pattern
Each term in the sequence appears to grow by a factor of \( 4 \):
- \( 60 = 15 \times 4 \)
- \( 240 = 60 \times 4 \)
- \( 960 = 240 \times 4 \)

This implies a geometric progression with:
- First term \( a_1 = 15 \)
- Common ratio \( r = 4 \)

### Step 2: General Formula for a Geometric Sequence
The general form of a geometric sequence is:
\[
a_n = a_1 \cdot r^{n-1}
\]
Substitute \( a_1 = 15 \) and \( r = 4 \):
\[
a_n = 15 \cdot 4^{n-1}
\]

### Step 3: Match with the Options
The correct formula from the options provided is:
\[
a_n = 4^{n-1} \cdot 15
\]

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Here are five follow-up questions:  
1. How do you determine the common ratio in a geometric sequence?  
2. What is the explicit formula for a sequence if the first term and common ratio are different?  
3. Can you calculate the 5th term of this sequence using the explicit formula?  
4. How does this formula change if the sequence starts from \( n = 0 \)?  
5. What is the relationship between arithmetic and geometric sequences?  

**Tip:** When identifying patterns in a sequence, check for constant differences (arithmetic) or constant ratios (geometric).

Find the explicit definition of the sequence 15, 60, 240, 960. Choose the correct formula from the options provided.

Learn how to find the explicit formula for the geometric sequence 15, 60, 240, 960. This solution covers the general formula for a geometric progression and applies it to find an = 4^(n-1) * 15. Ideal for high school students in Grades 9-12.

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