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Find the common ratio for the series 64, 48, 36, 27, …

A. 2/3
B. 3/4
C. 2/5
D. 1/4

User Jymbo
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Answer:

B 3/4

Explanation:

The nth term of a geometric progression is given by

an = a1 . rn - 1

Where;

an = the nth term

a1 = the first term

r = common ratio

n = the number of terms in the series

Common ratio, r = the ratio of the second term to the first term

= a2 : a1

Given from the series,

a2 = 48

a1 = 64

Common ratio, r = 48 : 64

= 48/64 = 3/4

User Jamesla
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Answer:

B. 3/4

Explanation:

64 x 3/4=48

48 x 3/4=36

and so on...

User Let Me Down Slowly
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