Question

If the given sequence is a geometric sequence, find the common ratio.

3/3, 3/12, 3/48, 3/192, 3/768

a. 4

b. 1/30

c. 30

d. 1/4

Answer 1

d. 1/4

Explanation:

The ratio of adjacent terms is the common ratio:

(3/12)/(3/3) = 3/12 = 1/4