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What is the common ratio of the geometric sequence below 625, 125, 25, 5, 1

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Answer:


(1)/(5)

Explanation:

Given geometric sequence is: 625, 125, 25, 5, 1

Common ratio


r = (succeeding\: term)/(preceding \: term) \\\\</p><p>\therefore r = (125)/(625) \\\\</p><p>\therefore r = (1)/(5)

User Jagough
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Answer:

B or 25/125

Explanation:

Got it right

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