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What number does these numbers decrease by -2400, -960 -384? hint sub or divide

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Answer:

The common ratio is 2/5. Each number is 60% less in magnitude than the previous one.

Explanation:

The numbers don't actually decrease; they increase. Each number is 2/5 of the previous one, so has "decreased" by 3/5 of its value, or 60%.

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