Geometric and Arithmetric Sequence
 

Geometric and Arithmetric Sequence problem 111


When building a 26 m high factory chimney, the first meter costs 8000 euros, and each subsequent meter 3000 euros more than the previous meter.

  • How much does the last meter of chimney cost?

  • How much does it cost to build a chimney in its entirety?

  • Could the first ten meters of chimney be built for 210000 euros? Justify the answer by calculation.


 

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