Determine If the Sequence Is Geometric $5 , \frac { 5 } { 4 } , \frac { 5 } { 9 } , \frac { 5 } { 16 } , \ldots$

question 222

Multiple Choice

Determine if the sequence is geometric. If the sequence is geometric, find the common ratio.
- $5 , \frac { 5 } { 4 } , \frac { 5 } { 9 } , \frac { 5 } { 16 } , \ldots$

• A) yes, \(\frac { 5 } { 4 }\)
• B) yes, 4
• C) no
• D) yes, \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\)

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