Question

16,8,4........is this GP? justify your answer.​

Answer 1

GEOMETRIC PROGRESSION (GP) :

The given sequence is said to be in GP if each term is after the first term is multiplied by the fixed non-zero constant which is called common ratio(r).

∴ r = a2/a1 where a2 is second term and a1 is first term

Now given series = 16,8,4,.....

yes , it is in GP with common ratio 1/2

Answer 2

Answer:

1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

common ratio :a2/a1 = a3/a2

8/16=4/8

1/2=1/2

yes,16,8,4..is gp