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Which answer describes the type of sequence?

200, 40, 8, 1.6, ...

geometric

neither arithmetic nor geometric

arithmetic

User Mikesname
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Answer:

The correct answer is A. geometric

Explanation:

User Hulkstance
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Answer:

it is geometric

Step-by-step explanation


We have been given with the series


200,40,8,1.6


Arithmetic sequence is the sequence in which difference between consecutive terms is same that is common difference d


d=a_2-a_1


d=40-200=-160 herea_2=40,a_1=200


d=8-40=-32 herea_2=8,a_1=40


We can see the difference is not same


Hence, the given sequence is not arithmetic sequence.


Geometric sequence is the sequence in which ratio of consecutive terms is same that is common ratio r


r=\frac{a_2}{a_1}


r=\frac{40}{200}=\frac{1}{5} herea_2=40,a_1=200


r=\frac{8}{40}=\frac{1}{5} herea_2=8,a_1=40


r=\frac{1.6}{8}=\frac{1}{5} herea_2=1.6,a_1=8


We can see the ratio is same.


Hence, given sequence is geometric


Therefore, Option 1 is correct given sequence is geometric.

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