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What is the common ratio in the sequence 6,12,24,48,96
A -2
B 2
C 6
D 1/2

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The ratio is that of one term to the one before:

... 12/6 = 2

It is "common" because it applies to every pair of adjacent terms:

... 24/12 = 48/24 = 96/48 = 2

The appropriate choice is ...

... B 2

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