10)
We have the common ratio of 1/5
625 (1/5) n - 1 where n is the nth term
625 (1/5)10-1
625 (1/5)9 = 1 /3125
14)
First term = 5(1) - 4 = 1
Last term = 5(18) - 4 = 86
Sum = [ 1 + 86 ] (18/2) = 87 * 9 = 783
14)
Total vertical distance =
20 [ 1 - (4/5)^(5) ] / ( 1 - 4/5) - 10 = 7154 / 125 = 57 + 29/125 ft