Find the first term and the common ratio for the geometric sequence. Round approximations to the nearest hundredth.a2 = -24, a5 = 648

A. a1 = 24, r = 3
B. a1 = 648, r = -0.33
C. a1 = 8, r = -3
D. a1 = 8, r = -0.33


Answer: C

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