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Identify a1 and r for the geometric sequence an= -256(-1/4) n-1

Which of these tables represents a non-linear function?

A. use the formula for continuous compounding with the original example: $1000 invested at 2% for 1 year. record the amount to 5 decimal places. use a calculator. b. compare it to the result using the original compound interest formula with n = 365 calculated to 5 decimal places. which has a larger value? explain.