Question

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

Answer 1

The common ratio for the geometric sequence is :
`color(blue)(3/2`

Explanation:

`16,24,36,54`

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

1) `24/16=color(blue)( 3/2`

2) `36/24= color(blue)(3/2`

The common ratio for the geometric sequence is :
`color(blue)(3/2`