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Common Ratio

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Understanding Common Ratio

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Beginner

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Beginner Explanation

In a geometric sequence, the common ratio is the constant value by which each term is multiplied to get the next term.

Practice Problems

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Quick Quiz

Single Choice Quiz
Beginner

What is the common ratio in the geometric sequence 3, 6, 12, 24, ...?

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Real-World Problem

Question Exercise
Intermediate

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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Thinking Challenge

Thinking Exercise
Intermediate

Think About This

Given the geometric sequence 5, 10, 20, 40, ..., what would be the 7th term?

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Challenge Quiz

Single Choice Quiz
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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