Understanding Common Ratio
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In a geometric sequence, the common ratio is the constant value by which each term is multiplied to get the next term.
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Beginner
What is the common ratio in the geometric sequence 3, 6, 12, 24, ...?
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Concert Tickets Scenario
A band's concert tickets sell out quickly. The number of tickets sold doubles every hour. If the band sold 5 tickets in the first hour, how many tickets would they sell in the 4th hour?
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Think About This
Given the geometric sequence 5, 10, 20, 40, ..., what would be the 7th term?
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Advanced
If the 3rd term in a geometric sequence is 27 and the 6th term is 729, what is the common ratio?
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