Determine whether the sequence is geometric. If so, find the common ratio. $1024,256,64,16, \ldots$
A)-4
B)4
C) $-\frac{1}{4}$
D) $\frac{1}{4}$
E)not geometric

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The sequence is geometric with a common ratio of $\frac{1}{4}$. This is determined by dividing any term in the sequence by its preceding term, for example, $256 \div 1024 = \frac{1}{4}$ or $64 \div 256 = \frac{1}{4}$.

Determine Whether the Sequence Is Geometric 1024,256,64,16,…1024,256,64,16, \ldots1024,256,64,16,… A)-4 B)4 C) −14-\frac{1}{4}−41​

Determine Whether the Sequence Is Geometric $1024,256,64,16, \ldots$ A)-4
B)4
C) $-\frac{1}{4}$