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What is the common ratio in each geometric sequence

What is the common ratio in each geometric sequence-example-1
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Answer:

4. Correct

5. Correct

6. times 2

Explanation:

4. 3, 6, 12, 24, ....

6 - 3 = 3

12 - 6 = 6

24 - 12 = 12

Answer: 2n (n been previous term)

5. 1, 3, 9, 27, ....

3 - 1 = 2

9 - 3 = 6

27 - 9 = 18

Answer: 3n (n been previous term)

6. 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, .....

1/4 * 2 = 1/2

1/2 * 2 = 1

1 * 2 = 2

Answer: 2n (n been previous term)

//Hope it helps.

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