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common ratio
[common ratio|common ratio] is a numerical factor that represents the ratio between consecutive terms in a sequence, as indicated by the examples where it is 5 or 2.
Definition
common ratio is a numerical factor that represents the ratio between consecutive terms in a sequence, as indicated by the examples where it is 5 or 2.
Mechanism
common ratio To determine the common ratio, divide any term by the preceding term. The second term is calculated by multiplying the first term by the common ratio.
Effects
common ratio Multiplying the result by the common ratio generates the next term in a geometric sequence. The sequence is geometric because there is a common ratio.