If the Sequence Is Geometric, Find the Common Ratio

question 104

Multiple Choice

If the sequence is geometric, find the common ratio. If the sequence is not geometric, say so.
-1, -3, 9, -27, 81

• A) -3
• B) -4
• C) 3
• D) Not geometric

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