Question

The values in the table represent an exponential function. what is the common ratio of the associated geometric sequence.

x y
1 4
2 24
3 144
4 864
5 5184

answer choices: a) 6
b) 4
c) 20
d) 28

Answer 1

the correct answer is a. you have to you divide 24 by 4 and so on

Answer 2

The ratio of interest is the ratio of two successive y-values from the table. Any pair will do.
ratio = 24/4 = 6

The appropriate choice is ...
a) 6