A geometric sequence is given. Find the common ratio and write out the first four terms.

A. an = 2 n-1
r = ; 2, , ...
B. an = 2 n-1
r = ; 2, 1, , ...
C. an =  (2)n-1
r = ; 2, 4, 8, 16, ...
D. an = 2 ? (2)n-1
r = 2; 2, 4, 8, 16, ...


Answer: B

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