Consider the choice A:
\The sequence is .
Find whether the sequence is arithmetic or geometric sequence.
\Find the common difference of first two terms.
\Find the common difference of second and third terms.
\Since , the sequence is a arithmetic sequence.
Find the sum of terms in the sequence.
Formula for sum of terms in the arithmetic sequence is
where
.
Substitute ,
and
.
The total amount at the end of days is
.
Consider the choice B:
\The sequence is .
Find whether the sequence is arithmetic or geometric sequence.
\Find the common difference of first two terms.
\Find the common difference of second and third terms.
\Since , the sequence is a not arithmetic sequence.
Find the common ratio of first two terms.
\.
Find the common difference of second and third terms.
\.
Since , the sequence is a geometric sequence.
Find the sum of terms in the sequence.
Formula for sum of terms in the geometric sequence is
.
Substitute ,
and
.
The total amount at the end of days is
.
As , the choice B receives more money.
Choice A: The total amount at the end of days is
.
Choice B: The total amount at the end of days is
.
The choice B receives more money.