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what is the common ratio for the geometric sequence below, written as a faction? 768,480,300,187.5,...

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To determine the common ratio of the geometric sequence, divide the second term with the first term. 480 divided by 768 equals 5/8. Further, the ratio of the third and second terms may be used to check the consistency of the common ratio. The ratio is also 5/8. Thus, the common ratio is 5/8. 
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