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The first term of a geometric sequence is 25 and the second term is 50. Find the common ratio.02810

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We have a geometric sequence where a1 = 25 and a2 =50.

We can find the common ratio of a geometric sequence as the quotient between consecutive terms.

In this case, we can find the common ratio r as:


r=(a_2)/(a_1)=(50)/(25)=2

Answer: the common ratio is 2.

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