2025 SSMO Accuracy Round Problems/Problem 1

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Problem

An infinite sequence of real numbers $a_1, a_2, \dots$ satisfies \[a_n = a_1+a_2+\dots+a_{n-1}\] for all positive integers $n > 1$. Given that $a_{20}=25,$ find $a_{25}$.

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