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Suppose a geometric sequence has a common ratio of 5. What is the next term after 9?

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Answer:

45

Explanation:


a_(n+1)=a_n\cdot r

So, if the common ratio is 5 the next term is always 5 times the previous term.

9ยท5 = 45

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