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Explicit formulas for geometric sequences

Problem

Wang Lei and Amira were asked to find an explicit formula for the sequence 30,150,750,3750,, where the first term should be g(1).
Wang Lei said the formula is g(n)=305n1, and
Amira said the formula is g(n)=65n.
Which one of them is right?
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