Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Sequences

Sequences — practice question

Shown below are the first four patterns in a sequence formed from grey tiles and white tiles.
(a)[2]

Complete the table showing the first five patterns in this sequence.

(b)[2]

Find an expression, in terms of $n$, for the grey-tile count in Pattern $n$.

(c)[2]

Pattern $k$ contains $98$ grey tiles. Find $k$.

(d)[2]

Find an expression, in terms of $n$, for the number of white tiles in Pattern $n$.

(e)[2]

Find the total tile count in Pattern $20$.

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