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What is the common difference in the sequence
12, 19.5, 27, 34.5, 42, … ? |
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A. |
7.5 |
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20 |
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15 |
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12 |
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What is the 8th term in the sequence 2 3 5 6 7 ...? |
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A. |
11 |
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12 |
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C. |
9 |
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10 |
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Suppose a cab ride costs $2.25 plus $0.59 for each mile traveled. What is the sequence of prices for the first three miles? |
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$1.66, $2.25, $2.84 |
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$0, $2.25, $2.84 |
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$2.25, $2.84, $3.43 |
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D. |
$2.84, $3.43, $4.02 |
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If the sixth term of a sequence is -3.5, and the common difference is 2, what is the first term? |
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-13.5 |
B. |
-15.5 |
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C. |
-11.5 |
D. |
-9.5 |
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Terrell's part-time job had a starting wage of $6.15 per hour. After his first six months of employment, Terrell's wage became $6.50 per hour. Six months later, his wage became $6.85 per hour. If this continues, what will be Terrell's next wage. |
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$7.15 |
B. |
$7.20 |
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C. |
$6.95 |
D. |
$7.25 |
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