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Question 899905: can anyone please help me with this.i cannot figure this question.....
there is a arithmetic sequence which it's 2nd, 4th and 8th terms are first 3 terms of a geometric sequence.what is the common ratio of the geometric sequence?
i'm really stuck in this question if this question has not an exact answer please tell me.....

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
common ratio is 2 for the geometric sequence