Which of the following represents a geometric sequence? a) 1/4, 1/4, 1/4, 1/4 b) 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/7 c) 1/4, 1, -4, 16 d) 1/4, -4, 1/4, -4

Couldnt A) Just be multiplied by 1/1 or is that cheating

A geometric sequence must have a constant ratio x/y

Now, technically a does, 1, however it's not really a sequence, depending how you define one.

So we need to find one that has a constant multiplier to it.
B definitely doesnt as that's just increasing the bottom of the fraction by 1 and to do that you have to multiply by a different number each time.

C however, does, it multiplies by -4 (dont forget that a negative x a negative is a positive), so this is the correct answer.

1.3 and 1 1/3 are both closest to 1. hope this ; )