Determine whether the sequence is geometric.If so, find the common ratio. $4,20,100,500 , \ldots$
A)Geometric sequence, $r = 4$
B)Geometric sequence, $r = 6$
C)Geometric sequence, $r = 5$
D)Not a geometric sequence
E)Geometric sequence, $r = 7$

Question

Determine whether the sequence is geometric.If so, find the common ratio.   $4,20,100,500 , \ldots$  
A)Geometric sequence, $r = 4$
B)Geometric sequence, $r = 6$
C)Geometric sequence, $r = 5$
D)Not a geometric sequence
E)Geometric sequence, $r = 7$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 5, making it a geometric sequence with a common ratio of 5.

Determine Whether the Sequence Is Geometric 4,20,100,500,…4,20,100,500 , \ldots4,20,100,500,… A)Geometric Sequence r=4r = 4r=4

Determine Whether the Sequence Is Geometric $4,20,100,500 , \ldots$ A)Geometric Sequence $r = 4$