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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 4
Geometric Sequence and Series
M10AL-Ie-1 and M10AL-Ie-2

English – Grade 7
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Mathematics – Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 4 – Geometric Sequence and Series
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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 4
Geometric Sequence and Series
M10AL-Ie-1
M10AL-Ie-2

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 Introductory Message

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 This module provides varied activities that will help you to learn about geometric sequence
and series.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Determine the geometric mean/s.

2. Determine the nth term of a geometric sequence.
3. Find the sum of the terms of a given finite and infinite geometric sequences.

Read each question carefully. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer in your activity notebook.

1. It is inserted between the terms of a geometric sequence.

a. geometric mean/s b. geometric median c. geometric extremes d. geometric sum
2. What is the formula for finding the sum of the first 10 terms of the geometric sequence 2, -2, 2, …?
a. 𝑆𝑛 = 1 b. 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 c. 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑟 d. 𝑆𝑛 = 0
th
3. Solve for the value of the 12 term of the geometric sequence 3, -9, 27.
a. -177 147 b. -531 441 c. 531 441 d. 1 594 323
4. Which of the following is the geometric mean of the sequence -2, ___, -128?
a. ±2 b. ±8 c. ±128 d. ±16
5. Which is the formula for finding the sum of a finite geometric sequence when r = 1?
a. 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 b. 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑛 c. 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑛 d. 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎𝑛
6. What is the fifth term in the geometric sequence 10, -20, 40, …?
a. 80 b. -160 c. 160 d. -80
7. Which of the following is the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence?
a. 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑟 b. 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 c. 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛−1 d. 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑟 𝑛−1
8. Which of the following formulas can be used to find the sum to infinity if -1 < r <1?
𝑎 𝑎
a. 𝑆∞ = 1 b. 𝑆∞ = 𝑎1 𝑟 c. 𝑆∞ = 𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛−1 d. 𝑆∞ = 1
1−𝑟 𝑟
9. Which of the following has a sum of 30?
a. -2, 4, -8, 16 b. -2, -4, -8, -16 c. 2, 4, 8, 16 d. 2, -4, 8, -16
10. Solve for the common ratio if 𝑎3 = 16 and 𝑎8 = 512.
a. 3 b. 2 c. 4 d. 5
11. Which of the following is the ratio formula?
𝑛−𝑘 𝑎𝑛 𝑛 𝑎 𝑟 𝑛−𝑘 𝑎
a. 𝑟 = √𝑎 b. r = √ 𝑛 c. r = √ d. r = √ 𝑟𝑛
𝑘 𝑎 𝑘 𝑎1

12. Insert the missing geometric means 2, ___, ___, -250.

a. 10, -50 b. 10, 50 c. -10, -50 d. -10, 50
13. If r = -1 and n is odd the sum of the geometric sequence is ___.
a. 0 b. 𝑎1 c. -1 d. 1

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 𝑎1 (1−𝑟 𝑛 )
14. Which of the following common ratios can the formula 𝑆𝑛 = be applied?
1−𝑟
a. r ≠ 1 b. r = 0 c. r = 1 d. r = -1
15. Find the sum of the first five terms of the geometric sequence (7, 21, 63, 189, …).
a. 847 b. 800 c. 487 d. 748

Let’s help one another! Help to protect everyone. Circle the correct face mask that corresponds to
common ratio of the geometric sequence in each number below. Write the value of the next term on the
space provided.

1. 6, 24, 96, ___ 4 6 2

2. -10, -30, -90, ___

3 10 -3

3. -11, 22, -44, ___

-4 -1 -2

2 -3 -6
4. 8, -24, 72, ___

As law-abiding citizens of the Philippines and to promote the health and safety standards, the
Baliwag Transit Inc., uses a kind of sequence for their passengers’ queue cards as they wait in line
before riding in the bus. This is done as part of the social distancing policy of the government as a way
of preventing the spread of COVID-19.

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Direction: Read the comic strips below and answer questions accordingly.

Scene 1: While distributing the number cards, the dispatcher

noticed that there were missing number cards. Mr. and Mrs. Ponce
were the first people in line, so they decided to help the dispatcher.
They recalled how their children were named. Oh no! There are two
missing number
We used the date of our anniversary cards between the
(February 2, 2002) in naming our firstborn line. What numbers
child. Then, we used it as a multiplier to are they?
derive the names of our succeeding children.

May we help you? List

down the numbers in our
number cards. The same
Number Card 2 4 32 pattern was used in naming
Position of people in line 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th our four children.

Scene 2: As Mr. and Mrs. Ponce were solving the problem,

Mrs. Ponce shared an important advice.

God is good all the time! God will not give

We should put 8 and 16 in
us challenges that we can’t solve. Like
the 3rd and 4th number
COVID-19 pandemic, I believe God will
cards, respectively.
protect us and will heal those who are sick.

Number Card 2 4 8 16 32 I agree with you Mrs.

Position of people in line 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Ponce. So, what
numbers should we
put in between?

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 Scene 3: After solving the missing number card numbers,
Mrs. Ponce relates geometric mean to our life’s experiences.

I agree with you Mrs.

Ponce. Thank you so
Geometric mean is like the doubts, emptiness and much for the help you
fear that we are feeling now because of COVID-19. have extended and for
We need to keep our faith in God because He is your great advice! Have
always there to guide, help and protect us. a safe trip.

Number Card 2 4 8 16 32 Numbers 4, 8 and 16 which

Position of people in line 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th are found in between the
sequence are called
geometric means.

Let’s Deepen Your Understanding! Answer the following questions.

1. What kind of sequence was used by Baliwag Transit Inc. to implement social distancing among
the passengers? Answer: _________________________
2. What is the value of the multiplier used in determining the value of the succeeding terms after
the first term of the sequence? Answer: _________________________
3. What do you call the multiplier in a geometric sequence? Answer: _____________________
4. If you will continue the sequence, what will be the value for
a. the 8th person in line? Answer: _____________________
b. the 12th person in line? Answer: _____________________
5. Why do you think Baliwag Transit Management decide to utilize this number scheme instead
of simply using ordinary numbers from 1, 2, 3, …?
Answer: ___________________________________________________________________

Geometric Mean

The first and the last terms of a geometric sequence are called extremes, and the terms in
between are called geometric means.

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Examples:

Geometric Sequences Geometric Extremes Geometric Mean/s

1. -8, -80, -800 -8 and -800 -80
2. 5, -5, 5 5 and 5 -5
3. 11, 33, 99, 297, 891 11 and 891 33, 99, and 297
4. -7, -28, -112, -448 -7 and -448 -28 and -112

Test what you know!

Identify the geometric mean/s in the given sequences.

Geometric Sequences Geometric Extremes Geometric Mean/s

𝟐𝟏
1. 42, 21,
𝟐
2. -57, 171, -513, 1 539
3. 100, 50, 25
4. -84, -504, -3 024, -18 144

Determining the Geometric Mean

To insert one geometric mean between geometric extremes,

use the mean proportionality formula given by:

±√𝑎𝑏

where:
a and b are the geometric extremes

Examples: Insert the missing geometric mean.

1. 5, ___, 20
2. 48, ___, 192
Solution:
1. Use the mean proportionality formula. Substitute the geometric extremes. Solve for the
geometric mean.
±√𝑎𝑏 = ±√(5)(20) = ±√100 = ±𝟏𝟎
∴ There are two possible answers for the geometric mean, 10 or -10.

2. Use the mean proportionality formula. Substitute the geometric extremes. Solve for the
geometric mean.
±√𝑎𝑏 = ±√(48)(192) = ±√9216 = ±𝟗𝟔
∴ There are two possible answers for the geometric mean, 96 or -96.

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 To insert two or more geometric means between geometric extremes,
use the ratio formula given by:

𝑛−𝑘 𝑎𝑛
𝑟= √
𝑎𝑘
where:
𝑎𝑛 is the last term in the geometric sequence
𝑎𝑘 is the given first term in the sequence
n is the position of the last term given
k is the position of the first term given in the sequence

Examples: Insert the missing geometric means.

Geometric Sequences 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒌 n k
1. -10, ___, ___, ___, -160 -160 -10 5 1
2. ___, 24, ___, ___, -648 -648 24 5 2

Solution:
1. Use the ratio formula. Substitute the indicated values. Solve for the common ratio.
n−k an 5−1 −160 4
r= √a = r = √ = r = √16 = 𝒓 = ±𝟐
k −10

Verify. Multiply the common ratio to the first term to get the geometric means.
If r = 2 then, -10, -20 , -40, -80, -160. Therefore, -20, -40 and -80 are the geometric means.
If r = -2 then, -10, 20 , -40, 80, -160. Therefore, 20, -40 and 80 are the geometric means.
*-160 is the fifth term and -10 is the first term in the given sequence. Thus, n = 5 and k = 1
respectively. Always verify the two values of the common ratio because in some cases there can
be two possible sets of geometric means.

2. Use the ratio formula. Substitute the indicated values. Solve for the common ratio.
n−k n a 5−2 −648 3
r= √a = r = √ = r = √−27 = 𝒓 = −𝟑
k 24

Verify. Multiply the common ratio to the second term to get the geometric means. Then, divide the
second term by the common ratio to get the first term.
If r = -3 then, -8, 24, -72, 216, -648. Therefore, -72 and 216 are the missing geometric means.
*-648 is the fifth term and 24 is the second term in the given sequence. Thus, n = 5 and k = 2
respectively.

Test what you know!

Find the geometric mean/s in the given sequences.
1. 15, ___, 735
2. 9, ___, ___, -576

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The nth Term of a Geometric Sequence

To find the nth term of a geometric sequence, use the formula:

𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛−1
where:
𝑎𝑛 = value of the indicated nth term r = common ratio
n = position of the indicated nth term 𝑎1 = value of the first term

Examples: Find the specified term for each geometric sequence.

1. 12, 60, 300, … 7th term
2. 𝑎1 = 19 r = -2 find 𝑎6
Solution:
1. Use the nth term formula. Substitute the indicated values. Solve for the specified term.
an = a1 r n−1 = a7 = (12)(5)7−1 = a7 = (12)(5)6 = a7 = (12)(15625) = 𝐚𝟕 = 187 500
Therefore, the value of the 7th term of this geometric sequence is 187500.
2. Use the nth term formula. Substitute the indicated values. Solve for the specified term.
an = a1 r n−1 = a6 = (19)(−2)6−1 = a6 = (19)(−2)5 = a6 = (19)(−32) = 𝐚𝟔 = -608
Therefore, the value of the 6th term of this geometric sequence is -608.

Test what you know! Solve for the specified term of the following geometric sequence.
1. 1, -9, 81, … 10th term
2. 𝑎1 = −8 r = 4 find 𝑎9

Sum of the terms of a Finite Geometric Sequence

To find the sum of a finite geometric sequence, use the following formulas:
𝑎1 (1−𝑟 𝑛 )
If r ≠ 1 𝑆𝑛 =
1−𝑟
If r = 1 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑛
If r = -1 𝑆𝑛 = 0 if n is even
𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 if n is odd
where:
𝑆𝑛 = sum of the first n terms 𝑟 = common ratio
𝑎1 = first term n = the number of terms to be added

Examples: Find the sum of the first n terms as indicated in the following geometric sequence.
1. 8, 16, 32, … sum of the first 10 terms
2. 3, 3, 3, … sum of the first 100 terms
3. 17, -17, 17, … sum of the first 200 terms
4. -23, 23, -23, … sum of the first 301 terms

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Solution:
1. Use the appropriate sum formula depending on the common ratio. Substitute the indicated values.
𝑎1 (1−𝑟 𝑛 )
Solve for the indicated sum. (Since r ≠ 1, use the formula 𝑆𝑛 = )
1−𝑟
𝑎1 (1−𝑟 𝑛 ) 8(1−210 ) 8(1−1 024) 8(−1 023) −8 184
𝑆𝑛 = = 𝑆10 = = 𝑆10 = = 𝑆10 = = 𝑆10 = 𝑺𝟏𝟎 = 𝟖 𝟏𝟖𝟒
1−𝑟 1−2 −1 −1 −1
2. Use the appropriate sum formula depending on the common ratio. Substitute the indicated values.
Solve for the indicated sum. (Since r = 1, use the formula 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑛 )
𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑛 = 𝑆100 = (3)(100) = 𝑺𝟏𝟎𝟎 = 𝟑𝟎𝟎
3. Use the appropriate sum formula depending on the common ratio. Substitute the indicated values.
Solve for the indicated sum. (Since r = -1 and n is even, use the formula 𝑆𝑛 = 0)
Therefore, 𝑺𝟐𝟎𝟎 = 0.
4. Use the appropriate sum formula depending on the common ratio. Substitute the indicated values.
Solve for the indicated sum. (Since r = -1 and n is odd, use the formula 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 )
Therefore, 𝑺𝟑𝟎𝟏 = -23.

Test what you know! Find the sum of the first n terms as indicated in the following geometric sequence.
1. 47, -47, 47 … sum of the first 193 terms
2. 21, 63, 189, … sum of the first 6 terms
3. 30, 30, 30, … sum of the first 29 terms
4. -15, 15, -15, … sum of the first 96 terms

Sum of the terms of an Infinite Geometric Sequence

To find the sum of a finite geometric sequence, use the formula:

𝑎
If -1 < r < 1 𝑆∞ = 1 (also known as the sum to infinity)
1−𝑟
If -1 > r > 1 The sum of an infinite geometric sequence has no limit or no sum.
where:
𝑆∞ = sum of the first n terms
𝑎1 = first term
𝑟 = common ratio

Examples: Determine if each infinite geometric sequence has a sum. If there is, calculate the sum.
1. 16, 8, 4, …
2. 22, -44, 88, …
Solution:
1. First check the common ratio if its value is within -1 < r < 1. If it does, use the sum to infinity
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formula to solve for the sum. (Since r = , it is within -1 < r < 1 then there is a sum.)
2
𝑎1 16 16
𝑆∞ = = 𝑆∞ = 1 = 𝑆∞ = 1 = 𝑆∞ = (16)(2) = 𝑺∞ = 32
1−𝑟 1−
2 2

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 2. First check the common ratio if its value is within -1 < r < 1. If it does, use the sum to infinity
formula to solve for the sum. (Since r = -2, it is not within -1 < r < 1 then there is no sum.)

Test what you know! Determine if each infinite geometric sequence has a sum. If the sum exists, find
the sum.
1. 9, 45, 225, …
9
2. 8, 6, , …
2

Independent Activity 1
MY IMMUNITY IS MY DEFENSE: Boosting our immune system is one of the preventive ways we
may do to avoid being infected by COVID-19. Help your parents to decide which types of food to buy.
Write the assigned number for each food and insert them to the missing geometric mean/s below.

1. 17, ___, 272

2. 14, ___, 686
3. -2, ___, ___, ___, ___, -33 614
4. 8, ___, ___, ___, ___, -8 192

-4 802
302
±98 -512

-686 ±68
2 048

-32
-98 128

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Independent Assessment 1
FIND THE WAY FOR THE FRONTLINERS: Guide our frontliners as they go to their respective
posts. For them to have an easy access you need to help them. Fill in the missing geometric mean/s. So,
let’s start working!

27, ___, ___, 216

-7, ___, ___, ___, ___, -117 649

15, ___, 240

Map of Baliwag

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Independent Activity 2
GIVE VALUE TO THE SYMBOLS! Refer to the COVID-19 symbols below. Then, form the first
three terms of geometric sequence to find the nth term as indicated.

𝑎1 = 5
𝑎1 = 9 9th term

𝑎1 = -8 12th term
𝑎1 = 10

𝑎1 = -1 r=3 r=2

𝒂𝟏 r nth term Geometric sequence Value of

nth term
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Independent Assessment 2
RULER OF YOUR OWN HEALTH: Solve for the indicated nth term for each COVID-19 checklist
compass. Do a self-check and be in control of your health. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

1. Are you having difficulty in breathing? 2. Do you have colds, cough, and sore throat?

324
-9

-36 6th
-3 10th

4
-1

3. Are you having a diarrhea and headache? 4. Are you having a fever with temperature of
37.8°C and above?

125 36

25 8th -6 7th

5 1

Independent Activity 3

SUMMING-UP THEIR HEROIC ACT! Study the presented tables of our frontheroes below, then
complete them by solving the sum assigned for each frontliner. Your answers may be chosen inside
SUMS’ BOXES. You need to color each box that corresponds to your answer for every number based
on the designated color for each frontliner.

Frontliners Geometric sequence Sum of the first n terms Color

Finite Geometric Sequence
1. Doctors -98, -98, -98, … first 87 terms purple
2. Nurses 20, -20, 20, … first 43 terms red
3. Police officers -59, 59, -59, … first 30 terms blue
4. Military personnel 33, 33, 33, … first 65 terms yellow
5. Delivery personnel 47, 141, 423, … first 7 terms green

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 Frontliners Geometric sequence Color
Infinite Geometric Sequence
6. Security guards −5 brown
-10, -5, , …
2
7. Essential retailer 135 pink
60, 45, , …
4
8. Food servers 25 blue green
100, 25, ,…
4
9. Sanitary workers 25 orange
75, 25, , …
3
10. Community Volunteers -36, -18, -9, … yellow green

𝟐𝟐𝟓 240 -72 -20 0

SUMS’ BOXES:
𝟐
2 145 -8 526 20 400 51 371
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Independent Assessment 3
ANTI-COVID HOME! Accomplish the COVID-19 Safety Tips Tables below by finding the indicated
sum for each given tip in maintaining a COVID-free home.
Tips Geometric Sum of the first n terms
sequence
Personal Hygiene: Finite Geometric Sequence
1. Wash your hands frequently. 19, 19, 19, … first 68 terms
2. Don’t touch your face. 38, 76, 152, … first 5 terms
3. Don’t cough or sneeze into your 45, -45, 45, … first 31 terms
hands.
4. Keep a physical distance of at least -60, 60, -60, … first 90 terms
1 meter from other people.
5. Avoid physical contact with people 82, 82, 82, … first 29 terms
who have flu-like symptoms.

Tips Geometric sequence Sum to Infinity

Cleaning Around Home
1. Always disinfect surfaces which you usually 45
90, 45, , …
2
touch like doorknob, tables, mobile phones, etc.
2. Clean your house with detergent and water. 48, 36, 27, …
Disinfect it with bleach.
Tips Geometric sequence Sum to Infinity
Doing the Laundry
3. Wash bed sheets, towels and clothes regularly. 48
60, 24, , …
5
4. In washing, use detergent, water and disinfectant. 45, 30, 20, …
Dry them completely.
Food Preparation
5. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Before 80, 20, 5, …
storing, disinfect foods with packaging and those
in cans.

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REFLECT AND WRAP UP!
Part 1: Rate how much you have learned for each objective discussed in this module. Check the
appropriate rating scale (5 is the highest and 1 is the lowest).

Learning Objectives 5 4 3 2 1

Determine the geometric mean/s.

Determine the nth term of a geometric

sequence.

Find the sum of the terms of a finite

and infinite geometric sequence.

Part 2: As part of your reflection, answer the following questions.

1. Which topic/objective do you find interesting? Why?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

2. Which topic/objective do you find challenging? Why?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

3. How will you address that challenging topic/objective for you to learn and understand it?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

4. What mathematical skills do you need to improve to be able to learn these topics/objectives about
geometric sequences?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

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FRUITS FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE! Eating nutritious foods is vital in maintaining a healthy body
and a strong immune system. Apply what you have learned in this module to help Carla, a fruit vendor
in Baliwag market to solve her problem with her goods.

Word Problem:
Carla decided to sell fruits to earn for a living during the COVID-19 pandemic. She sold apples,
mangoes and avocados. To attract more customers, she arranged her fruits in a way geometric sequence
can be represented. She had a total of 15 apples, 21 mangoes and 39 avocados. If the common are 2, 4
and 3 for the apples, mangoes and avocados respectively, how will each fruit be arranged in a
geometrically sequenced manner? Find the sum for each fruit.

Fruits Common ratio Geometric sequence Sum

apples
mangoes
avocados

Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the best answer in your activity notebook.
1. Find the sum of the first seven terms of the geometric sequence (17, -51, 153, …).
a. -2 999 b. -9 299 c. 9 299 d. 2 999
2. Which of the following formulas can be used to find the sum to infinity if -1 < r <1?
𝑎 𝑎1
a. 𝑆∞ = 𝑎1 𝑟 b. 𝑆∞ = 1 c. 𝑆∞ = 𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛−1 d. 𝑆∞ =
1−𝑟 𝑟
3. Which of the following has a sum of 0?
a. 12, -12, 12, -12, 12 b. -18, -18, -18, -18 c. 2, 4, 8, 16 d. 20, -20, 20, -20
4. Which of the following is the ratio formula?
𝑟 𝑛−𝑘 𝑎 𝑛−𝑘 𝑎𝑛 𝑛 𝑎
a. r = √
𝑎
b. r = √ 𝑟𝑛 c. 𝑟 = √𝑎 d. r = √ 𝑛
𝑎
1 𝑘 𝑘

5. Insert the missing geometric means 3, ___, ___, 20 577.

a. -57, -1 083 b. 57, 1 083 c. -57, 1 083 d. 57, -1 083
th
6. Solve for the value of the 9 term of the geometric sequence 3, -9, 27.
a. 13 689 b. 16 938 c. 18 963 d. 19 683
7. Which of the following common ratios can be used to compute the sum of infinite geometric
sequence?
a. -1 < r < 1 b. -1 < r > 1 c. -1 > r < 1 d. -1 > r > 1
8. Which formula is used for finding the sum of a finite geometric sequence when r = -1 and n = odd?
a. 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑟 b. 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑛 c. 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎1 d. 𝑆𝑛 = 0
𝑎1 (1−𝑟 𝑛 )
9. Which of the following common ratios can the formula 𝑆𝑛 = be applied?
1−𝑟
a. r = 1 b. r = 0 c. r ≠ 1 d. r = -1
10. What is the fifth term in the geometric sequence 4, 16, 64, …?
a. 4 010 b. 1 024 c. 2 010 d. 4 021

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11. Which of the following is the geometric mean of the sequence 12, ___, 1 728?
a. ±144 b. ±104 c. ±414 d. ±441
12. Which of the following is the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence?
a. 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑟 𝑛−1 b. 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛 c. 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑟 d. 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛−1
13. What is the sum of the first 400 terms of the geometric sequence 50, -50, 50, …?
a. 0 b. -50 c. -1 d. 50
14. These are the terms in between a geometric sequence.
a. geometric median b. geometric mean/s c. geometric extremes d. geometric sum
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15. Solve for the sum to infinity if 𝑎1 = 20 and r = ?
5
50 100
a. b. 50 c. d. 100
3 3

At present we are facing a lot of challenges and hardships due to the horrible effects of the
COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, every unit of our society is indeed affected by this crisis. As a student,
try to reflect from within since you are one of the primary victims of this current situation. Then answer
this question, how are you being affected by various challenges? How do you cope in the changes
brought about by this new normal? Express your thoughts through a poem. You can refer to the given
example below.

POEM:

Life is Geometric
by Mary Grace Rayala

Our life is finite never infinite

Arranged in a sequence
Geometric as it may seem
Take time to reflect and see where and what you’ve been.

Set your visions and goals

But remember to start with your first term
Accomplish them one by one, step by step as they say
Multiply your achievements with joy
As you travel life’s journey until your nth term.

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Directions: Construct a poem about what you have learned in geometric sequences and how it is related
to your life’s experiences. Your output will be graded using the rubric below.

RUBRIC: WRITING A POEM

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Developing

4 3 2 1
Content The poem shows The poem shows The poem shows The poem shows
full subject in-depth subject adequate subject not enough
knowledge on knowledge on knowledge on subject
real life real life real life knowledge on
experiences experiences experiences real life
related to related to related to experiences
geometric geometric geometric related to
sequences. sequences. sequences. geometric
sequences.
Originality Ideas are original, Ideas are original, Ideas are partly Ideas are not
creative and creative and original and original. The
display 100 display 80 display 60 poem is copied
percent own percent own percent own from other
technique and technique and technique and people’s ideas.
style in writing. style in writing. style in writing.
Over-all Impact The poem’s The poem’s The poem’s The poem’s
message provides message provides message provides message provides
full inspiration to in-dept adequate not enough
the readers. inspiration to the inspiration to the inspiration to the
Readers can readers. Readers readers. Readers readers. Readers
greatly relate to can relate to the can somehow cannot relate to
the poem. poem. relate to the the poem.
poem.

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What I Know Independent Assessment 1
1. a 9. c Cleaners: ±60
2. d 10. b Health Workers: 54 and 108
3. b 11. a Delivery Personnel: -49, -343, -2 401 and -16 807
Police Officers: ±155
4. d 12. d
Independent Activity 2
5. b 13. b
Geometric nth term
6. c 14. a
Sequence
7. c 15. a
1. 5, 10, 20 𝑎9 = 1 280
8. a
2. -8, -24, -72 𝑎9 = -52 488
3. -1, -3, -9 𝑎12 = -177 147
What’s In
1. 384 r=4 4. 9, 18, 36 𝑎9 = 2 304
2. -270 r=3 5. 10, 20, 40 𝑎12 =20 480
3. 88 r = -2
4. -216 r = -3 Independent Assessment 2
What’s New 1. 𝑎10 = -19 683
Let’s Deepen Your Understanding 2. 𝑎6 = -236 196
1. Geometric sequence 3. 𝑎8 = 390 625
2. 2 4. 𝑎7 = 46 656
3. Common ratio Independent Activity 3
4. 8th person: 256 12th person: 4 096 𝟐𝟐𝟓 7) 10) -72 6) 3) 0
9)
𝟐
5. Answers may vary 240 -20
What is It 4) 1) 2.) 20 400 5)
8)
3
Test what you Know: Geometric extremes and means 2 145 -8526 51 371
Geometric Geometric Geometric Independent Assessment 3
Sequences Extremes Mean/s Sum of Finite Sum of Infinite
𝟐𝟏 21 21
1. 42, 21, 42 and 1. 1 292 1. 180
𝟐 2
2. 1 178 2. 192
2. -57, 171, -57 and 1 539 171 &
3. 45 3. 100
-513, 1 539 -513
4. 0 4. 135
3. 100, 50, 25 100 and 25 50 320
4. -84, -504, -84 and -504 & 5. 2 378 5.
3
-3 024, -18 144 -18 144 -3 024, What I have Learned
(Students’ answer may vary)
Test what you Know: Geometric Mean
1. ±105 What I can Do
2. -36 and 144 Fruits Common Geometric Sum
Test what you Know: nth term ratio sequence
1. 𝑎10 = -387 420 489 apples 2 1, 2, 4, 8 15
2. 𝑎9 = -524 288 mangoes 4 1, 4, 16 21
Test what you Know: Sum of Finite avocados 3 3, 9, 27 39
1. 𝑆193 = 47
2. 𝑆6 = 7 644 Assessment
3. 𝑆29 = 870 1. c 9. c
4. 𝑆96 = 0 2. b 10. b
Test what you Know: Sum of Infinite 3. d 11. a
1. no sum 4. c 12. d
2. 𝑆∞ = 32 5. b 13. a
What’s More 6. d 14. b
Independent Activity 1
7. a 15. c
1. 17, ±68, 272
8. c
2. 14, ±98, 686
3. -2, -14, -98, -686, -4 802, -33 614
Additional Activity
4. 8, -32, 128, -512, 2 048, -8
(Outputs may vary)
 References

Mathematics 10 Learner’s Module, First Edition. Pasig City: Department of Education. 2015

Ulpina, Jisela N. and Razon, Lerida-M E. Math Builders. Valenzuela City: JO-ES Publishing
House, Inc. 2015

UNICEF. “Cleaning and hygiene tips to help keep the COVID-19 virus out of your home.”
UNICEF for every child. Accessed July 5, 2020.
https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/cleaning-and-hygiene-tips-help-keep-coronavirus-
covid-19-out-your-home.

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Curriculum Implementation Division
Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
Capitol Compound, Guinhawa St., City of Malolos, Bulacan

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