Math Problem Statement

U1= 200000U2= 210000S10?

Solution

It looks like you're working with a sequence. Based on your notation U1=200,000U_1 = 200,000 and U2=210,000U_2 = 210,000, this could be either an arithmetic or geometric sequence. Let's analyze both cases and calculate S10S_{10}, the sum of the first 10 terms, for each type of sequence:

1. Arithmetic Sequence:

In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is constant. The first term is U1=200,000U_1 = 200,000 and the second term is U2=210,000U_2 = 210,000. The common difference dd can be calculated as: d=U2U1=210,000200,000=10,000d = U_2 - U_1 = 210,000 - 200,000 = 10,000

The formula for the sum of the first nn terms in an arithmetic sequence is: Sn=n2×(U1+Un)S_n = \frac{n}{2} \times (U_1 + U_n)

To find U10U_{10}, we use the formula for the nn-th term in an arithmetic sequence: Un=U1+(n1)dU_n = U_1 + (n-1) \cdot d For n=10n = 10: U10=200,000+(101)10,000=200,000+90,000=290,000U_{10} = 200,000 + (10-1) \cdot 10,000 = 200,000 + 90,000 = 290,000

Now, the sum of the first 10 terms is: S10=102×(200,000+290,000)=5×490,000=2,450,000S_{10} = \frac{10}{2} \times (200,000 + 290,000) = 5 \times 490,000 = 2,450,000

2. Geometric Sequence:

In a geometric sequence, the ratio between consecutive terms is constant. The first term is U1=200,000U_1 = 200,000 and the second term is U2=210,000U_2 = 210,000. The common ratio rr is: r=U2U1=210,000200,000=1.05r = \frac{U_2}{U_1} = \frac{210,000}{200,000} = 1.05

The formula for the sum of the first nn terms in a geometric sequence is: Sn=U1×1rn1rS_n = U_1 \times \frac{1 - r^n}{1 - r} For n=10n = 10: S10=200,000×1(1.05)1011.05S_{10} = 200,000 \times \frac{1 - (1.05)^{10}}{1 - 1.05}

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To summarize, the sum for the arithmetic sequence S10S_{10} is 2,450,000. If you need the geometric sum calculated manually, feel free to ask and I can walk you through it!

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Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do you find the sum for any arithmetic sequence?
  2. What is the formula for the nth term in a geometric sequence?
  3. Can arithmetic and geometric sequences have common points?
  4. How does the sum formula change for an infinite geometric series?
  5. What are some applications of sequences in real-world scenarios?

Tip: In arithmetic sequences, the difference between terms is always constant, which makes them easier to handle when calculating large sums!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences

Formulas

Sum of arithmetic sequence: S_n = (n/2) × (U_1 + U_n)
n-th term of arithmetic sequence: U_n = U_1 + (n-1) × d
Sum of geometric sequence: S_n = U_1 × (1 - r^n) / (1 - r)

Theorems

Arithmetic Sequence Theorem
Geometric Sequence Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12