If the 10th term of a geometric sequence is 243 times larger than the 5th term, then what is the common ratio of the sequence? a) 4 b) 3 c) 2 d) 5

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Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability
Section8.2: Arithmetic Sequences And Partial Sums
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If the 10th term of a geometric sequence is 243 times larger than the 5th term, then
what is the common ratio of the sequence?
a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
d) 5
Transcribed Image Text:If the 10th term of a geometric sequence is 243 times larger than the 5th term, then what is the common ratio of the sequence? a) 4 b) 3 c) 2 d) 5
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