Concept explainers
(a)
To write: a function that represents the arithmetic sequence.
(a)
Answer to Problem 46E
The function that represents the arithmetic sequence is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
The first term is 56, and the common difference is -8.
Consider the function for the arithmetic sequence
Put the value
Conclusion:
Therefore, the function that represents the arithmetic sequence is
(b)
To find: the number of weeks in the movie earn $16 million.
(b)
Answer to Problem 46E
The movie earns $16 million in 6 weeks.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Now find the value of n for which
So,
Subtract by 64 on both sides
Divide by -8 on both sides
Conclusion:
Therefore, the movie earns $16 million in 6 weeks.
(c)
To find: the overall amount that the movie earns overall.
(c)
Answer to Problem 46E
The movie earns overall $224 million of dollar.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Now find the value of n for which
So,
Subtract by 64 on both sides
Divide by -8 on both sides
Thus, the movie earn money for 8 weeks
And
Now, sum for the first 8 week
Conclusion:
Therefore, the movie earns overall $224 million of dollar.
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