Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 6 - Exponential Functions and Sequences - 6.6 - Geometric Sequences - Exercises - Page 336: 4

Answer

The common ratio is $r=\frac{1}{6}$.

Work Step by Step

The given sequence is $36,6,1,\frac{1}{6},...$ Calculate the ratio between each pair of consecutive terms. $\frac{6}{36}=\frac{1}{6}$ $\frac{1}{6}=\frac{1}{6}$ $\frac{1/6}{1}=\frac{1}{6}$ Hence, the common ratio is $r=\frac{1}{6}$.
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