If the Sequence Is Geometric, Find the Common Ratio $4,12,36,108,324$ A) $1 / 3$

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the sequence is geometric, find the common ratio. If the sequence is not geometric, say so.
- $4,12,36,108,324$

• A) \(1 / 3\)
• B) 12
• C) 3
• D) Not geometric

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