Question

Whats the common ratio of the sequence 7.04 Q14​

Answer 1

1/4.

Explanation:

You divide any term after the first by the previous one.

So the common ratio for this sequence is

-2/5 / - 8/5

= -2/5 * -5/8

= 2/8

= 1/4 (answer)

Answer 2

`(1)/(4)`

Explanation:

The given sequence is a geometric sequence.

We can find the common ratio using any two consecutive terms of the sequence.

`r=((-1)/(10) )/((x-2)/(5) )=(-1)/(10)* (-5)/(2)=(1)/(4)`

The common ratio is
`(1)/(4)`