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In a certain sequence, the first term is 2, and each successive term

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Tough and Tricky questions: Sequence.

In a certain sequence, the first term is 2, and each successive term is 1 more than the reciprocal of the term that immediately precedes it. What is the fifth term in this sequence?

A) 13/8
B) 21/13
C) 8/5
D) 5/8
E) 8/13

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Bunuel wrote:

Tough and Tricky questions: Sequence.

In a certain sequence, the first term is 2, and each successive term is 1 more than the reciprocal of the term that immediately precedes it. What is the fifth term in this sequence?

A) 13/8
B) 21/13
C) 8/5
D) 5/8
E) 8/13

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let five terms in the sequence be a,b,c,d,e
a=2
b= 1+1/2=3/2
c=1+2/3= 5/3
d= 1+3/5 = 8/5
e= 1+5/8 = 13/8

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02 Dec 2014, 11:14
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Step-by-step calculations:
First number is 2
Second term is 1 + 1/2 = 3/2
Third term is 1 + 2/3 = 5/3
Fourth term is 1 + 3/5 = 8/5
Fifth term is 1 + 5/8 = 13/8

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02 Dec 2014, 18:59
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A) 13/8

First Term = 2; Reciprocal $$= \frac{1}{2}$$

Second Term $$= \frac{1}{2} + 1 = \frac{3}{2}$$ ; Reciprocal $$=\frac{2}{3}$$

Third Term $$= \frac{2}{3} + 1 = \frac{5}{3}$$ ; Reciprocal $$= \frac{3}{5}$$

Forth Term $$= \frac{3}{5} + 1 = \frac{8}{5}$$ ; Reciprocal $$=\frac{5}{8}$$

Fifth Term $$= \frac{5}{8} + 1 = \frac{13}{8}$$
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Bunuel wrote:

Tough and Tricky questions: Sequence.

In a certain sequence, the first term is 2, and each successive term is 1 more than the reciprocal of the term that immediately precedes it. What is the fifth term in this sequence?

A) 13/8
B) 21/13
C) 8/5
D) 5/8
E) 8/13

Kudos for a correct solution.

Source: Chili Hot GMAT

Theory on sequences problems: sequences-progressions-101891.html

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