Question

______ in a geometric sequence, the value of the ratio between any two consecutive terms (1 point)

linear change

common difference

rate of decay

common ratio

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definitions:

• Linear Change: Related to linear functions, not geometric sequences.
• Common Difference: Defines the difference in an arithmetic sequence, not geometric.
• Rate of Decay: A type of common ratio (when ratio < 1), but not the general term for the ratio in a geometric sequence.
• Common Ratio: By definition, the ratio between any two consecutive terms in a geometric sequence.

Answer:

D. Common Ratio