Determine which of the following scenarios could be modeled by an arithmetic sequence. (Could be more than one answer) (4 points)

A cane of bamboo is 30 inches tall the first week and grows 6 inches per week thereafter.
You find a magic penny that doubles in value every day for 30 days.
You borrow $350 from a friend the first week and pay the friend back $25 each week thereafter.
You keep your money in a savings account that pays you 10% interest each week.

1 answer

The scenario that could be modeled by an arithmetic sequence is:

- You borrow $350 from a friend the first week and pay the friend back $25 each week thereafter.

In this scenario, the amount borrowed decreases by a constant value of $25 each week, forming an arithmetic sequence.