michashanepgod michashanepgod
  • 01-04-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

The 2nd term in a geometic sequence is 20. the fourth term in the same sequence is 45/4 or 11.25. what is the common ratio in this sequence?

Respuesta :

alihmatar
alihmatar alihmatar
  • 01-04-2017
Let x be the value of the third term.
Since it's a geometric sequence, then:
Third term/Second term = Fourth term/Third term
x/20 = 11.25/x
Cross multiplication:
x^2 = 225
x = 15
So since the ratio is constant, then it is
x/20 = 15/20 = 3/4
So the common ratio is 3/4 or 0.75.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

A bus travels through the city and stops every mile. The first stop on the route is the 8th Avenue Coffee Shop, which is located 15 blocks east and 22 blocks no
which of the following statements is TRUE about the benefits of aerobic exercise and type 2 diabetes?A. Aerobic exercises can cure type 2 diabetes.B. Aerobic ex
225 divided by 10 exponent 0
Plants are extremely important to all life on earth. Name things that humans are responsible for that are endangering plants?
Gandhi fought the British by attacking them in all of the following ways, except a. economically. c. passively. b. verbally. d. violently.
convert 14 inches to feet
True or False? It is acceptable to use the seat belt and shoulder harness to secure both the passenger and the wheelchair
what are a firms four major financial needs?
how do i solve log6(25)-log6(5)
The place theory of hearing is better than frequency theory at explaining pitch perception for __________ sounds. a. low frequency b. low and high frequency c