What is the common ratio for this geometric sequence 3,12,48,192,... A 16 B. 3 C. 4 D. 9

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Goltsev Eugene · Answer 1 · 2021-10-29T18:16:50+0000

Answer:

4

Explanation:

The common ratio is found by taking the second term and dividing by the first term

12/3 = 4

We can check by taking the third term and dividing by the second

48/12 = 4

The common ratio is 4