Question

In a geometric sequence, the _______ is the ratio of a term to the previous term.

• A. constant
• B. common difference
• C. common ratio
• D. term

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

common ratio

In a geometric sequence, the common ratio is the ratio of a term to the previous term.

And the ratio should be same throughout.

For example: $2,4,8,16,....$

Here the common ratio is $2$.