car travels xm, 7.5m, 11.25m and 16.875m in the first, second, third and fourth minute of its journey in a given day. If the car follows a geometric progression, determine the following: The distance the car will travel after 10 minutes

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A car travels xm, 7.5m, 11.25m and 16.875m in the first, second, third and fourth minute of its journey in a given day. If the car follows a geometric progression, determine the following:

The distance the car will travel after 10 minutes. 

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