Math Problem Statement

If f, of, 1, equals, 5f(1)=5 and f, of, n, equals, 5, f, of, n, minus, 1f(n)=5f(n−1) then find the value of f, of, 6f(6).

Solution

The problem states that f(1)=5f(1) = 5 and gives a recursive relation for f(n)f(n) as follows:

f(n)=5f(n1)f(n) = 5 f(n - 1)

We are asked to find the value of f(6)f(6).

Step-by-Step Solution

Using the given information and the recursive formula, let's find the values of f(2)f(2), f(3)f(3), f(4)f(4), f(5)f(5), and f(6)f(6).

  1. Given: f(1)=5f(1) = 5.
  2. Find f(2)f(2): f(2)=5f(1)=55=25f(2) = 5 \cdot f(1) = 5 \cdot 5 = 25
  3. Find f(3)f(3): f(3)=5f(2)=525=125f(3) = 5 \cdot f(2) = 5 \cdot 25 = 125
  4. Find f(4)f(4): f(4)=5f(3)=5125=625f(4) = 5 \cdot f(3) = 5 \cdot 125 = 625

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Recursion
Arithmetic Sequences
Functions

Formulas

f(n) = 5 * f(n - 1)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12