What is a "geometric sequence"?

A A sequence where each term adds a constant

B A sequence where each term is multiplied by a constant ratio

C A random sequence of numbers

D A sequence of prime numbers

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

In a geometric sequence, each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a fixed number (common ratio r).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is a "geometric sequence"?" is Option B: A sequence where each term is multiplied by a constant ratio.

The other options — A) A sequence where each term adds a constant, C) A random sequence of numbers, D) A sequence of prime numbers — are incorrect for this IB Exam Prep question. As explained above: In a geometric sequence, each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a fixed number (common ratio r).

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What is a "geometric sequence"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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