Question 11
The source prints: “Let $a_1=3$ and define $a_{n+1}=\dfrac{\sqrt{3a_{n-1}}}{a_n+\sqrt3}$ [for] all positive integers $n$. Find $a$ [no index is printed].” The printed options are (A) 1, (B) 2, (C) 3, (D) 4, (E) None of the above. Explain what can and cannot be determined from this printed information.
Source defect: the requested term has no printed index, and the displayed recurrence at n=1 requires an unspecified a0. No index or initial value has been supplied by the editor. This item is assessed manually.
Source defect: the requested term has no printed index, and the displayed recurrence at n=1 requires an unspecified a0. No index or initial value has been supplied by the editor. This item is assessed manually.