2. Which is larger?

The common ratio, r, in a geometric sequence whose second term is

24 and whose fifth term is 1536

or

The common difference, d, in an arithmetic sequence whose fourth

term is 16 and whose seventh term is 31.

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Isla Simon

8 December, 16:02

2. Which is larger?

The common ratio, r, in a geometric sequence whose second term is

24 and whose fifth term is 1536

or

The common difference, d, in an arithmetic sequence whose fourth

term is 16 and whose seventh term is 31.

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Answer: The common ratio, r

Step-by-step explanation: r^2 = 1536/24 ... r^2 = 64 ... Square root both sides to get ... r = 8

7th term - 4th term = 3

31 - 16 = 15 ... 15/3 = 5 ... so d = 5

2. Which is larger?The common ratio, r, in a geometric sequence whose second term is24 and whose fifth term is 1536orThe common difference, d, in an arithmetic sequence whose fourthterm is 16 and whose seventh term is 31.

2. Which is larger?

The common ratio, r, in a geometric sequence whose second term is

24 and whose fifth term is 1536

or

The common difference, d, in an arithmetic sequence whose fourth

term is 16 and whose seventh term is 31.