​Which of the Following Is a Geometric Sequence? ​

question 54

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following is a geometric sequence? ​

• A) ​ 6 , 14 , 22 , 30 , 38 , ...
• B) ​ 2 , 6 , 18 , 54 , 162 , ...
• C) ​ 9 , 12 , 17 , 24 , 33 , ...
• D) ​ 6 , 12 , 18 , 30 , 36 , ...
• E) ​ 9 , 27 , 81 , 729 , 2187 , ...

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by a company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.

Capital Stock

The original amount the owners paid into the company plus any additional paid-in capital to purchase stock in the company.

Long-Term Debt

An obligation for debt that is due to be repaid in more than 12 months.

5-Year Bank Loan

A financial agreement where a bank lends money to a borrower, to be repaid with interest over a five-year period.