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The second term in a geometric sequence is 50. The forth term in the same sequence is 112.5. what is the common ratio in this sequence?

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1.5

Explanation:

Let the first term be a and the common ratio be r

ATQ, ar=50 and ar^3=112.5, divide these two. r^2=2.25, r=1.5

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