Question

Find the common ratio of the geometric sequence: 3/16,1/4,1/3,

Answer 1

4/3

Explanation:

The common ratio in a geometric sequence is the ratio between each term and the one before it.

r = (1/4) / (3/16)

r = (1/4) × (16/3)

r = 4/3

Or:

r = (1/3) / (1/4)

r = (1/3) × (4/1)

r = 4/3