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Is the sequence geometric? If so, identify the common ratio.
1 / 4, 3 / 16, 9 / 64, 27 / 256, 81 / 1,024

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Is the sequence geometric? If so, identify the common ratio.
1 / 4, 3 / 16, 9 / 64, 27 / 256, 81 / 1,024

anonymous · Answer

I don't believe it is geometric, the Numerator multiplies its self by 3 and the denominator by 4. Don't they have to be the same?

anonymous · Answer

Yes i believe so.

anonymous · Answer

Then it isn't geometric (:

mathmale · Answer

Please let's revisit this problem.

Look at the first term.  To get the 2nd term, we must multiply the first term by what number?

mathmale · Answer

Look at the 2nd and third terms.
To get the 3rd term, we must mult. the 2nd term by what number?

mathmale · Answer

Based upon your answers to these 2 questions, what conclusion would you reach about this  sequence?