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Determine if the sequence below is arithmetic or geometric and
determine the common difference / ratio in simplest form.
16, 8, 4, ...


Sagot :

Arithmetic: addition; uses common difference
geometric: multiplication; uses common ratio

Given that: this sequence uses multiplication and the numbers are multiplied by 1/2

Solution: Geometric; common ratio: 1/2