Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 - Geometric Sequences and Series - Exercise Set - Page 854: 1

Answer

$r=3$

Work Step by Step

The common ratio $r$ can be found by dividing a term by the previous term. Thus, the common ratio of the given sequence is: $r=\dfrac{15}{5} = 3$
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