Q:

What is the common ratio for the geometric sequence? 24,−6,32,−38,...Enter your answer in the box.

Accepted Solution

A:
Note this pattern:  Mult. 24 by (-1/4) produces -6.
                              Mult -6 by (-1/4) produces 6/4 = 3/2
                             Mult. 3/2 by (-1/4) produces 3/8

Looks as though you copied the problem down incorrectly.  You wrote 32 for 3/2 and -38 for -3/8.

The common ratio is -1/4.