How to calculate the common ratio of a geometric sequence


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What is the common ratio of the geometric sequence 16, 24, 36, 54, ...?

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The common ratio for the geometric sequence is :
32

Explanation:

16,24,36,54

We calculate the common ratio r:
r is obtained by dividing a term by its preceding term

1) 2416=32

2) 3624=32

The common ratio for the geometric sequence is :
32


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