Determine whether the given sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. If the sequence is arithmetic, find the common difference; if it is geometric, find the common ratio.1, -3, 9, -27, 81, ...

A. Geometric; r = 3
B. Arithmetic; d = -4
C. Geometric; r = -3
D. Neither


Answer: C

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