What is the sum of the geometric series in which a1 = 2, r = 3, and an = 486? Hint: cap s sub n equals start fraction a sub one left parenthesis one minus r to the power of n end power right parenthesis over one minus r end fraction comma r ≠ 1, where a1 is the first term and r is the common ratio.

Kevin is an insurance salesman. when he sells a policy, he makes 20 percent of the policy premium (p) up front; then each year the policy is active, he receives 15 percent of the original premium. which equation could be used to figure his total commission on a policy that has been active for five years? c=0.80p c=0.20p + 0.15p c=0.35p + 4(0.15) c=0.95p

Which graph corresponds to the function f(x) = x2 + 4x – 1?

Neoli is a nurse who works each day from 8: 00 am to 4: 00 pm at the blood collection centre. she takes 45 minutes for her lunch break. on average, it takes neoli 15 minutes to collect each sample and record the patient's details. on average, how many patients can neoli see each day?