WAEC Further Mathematics 2013 Question 12

Question 12

Sequences and Series

The fourth term of an exponential sequence is 192 and its ninth term is 6. Find the common ratio of the sequence.

  1. A.1/3
  2. B.1/2
  3. C.2
  4. D.3
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Answer: B (1/2)

Explanation

ar⁸ ÷ ar³ = r⁵ = 6/192 = 1/32, so r = ½.