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  • 06-05-2020
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the second term in a geometric sequence is 20. The fourth term in the same sequence is 45/4 or 11.25. What is the common ratio in this sequence.

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mysticchacha
mysticchacha mysticchacha
  • 07-05-2020

Answer:

3/4

Step-by-step explanation:

We know a geometric sequence has the formula:  a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1)

a_2 = 20

a_4 = (45/4)

so...    a_2 = a_1* r^(2-1) =  20

and    a_4 = a_1* r^(4-1) = (45/4)

a_1 * r = 20

a_1* r^3 = (45/4)

a_1 = 20/r

(20/r) * r^3 = (45/4)

20 * r*r = 45/4

r*r = 45/80 =  9/16

r =  3/4   or  r = -3/4   it must be positive.

common ratio is r = 3/4

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