Determine the common ratio, r, for the geometric sequence. $12,3 , \frac { 3 } { 4 } , \frac { 3 } { 16 } , \ldots$
A) 4
B) $\frac { 4 } { 3 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$
D) $\frac { 3 } { 4 }$

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The common ratio, $r$, in a geometric sequence is found by dividing any term by the previous term. For this sequence, dividing the second term (3) by the first term (12) gives $\frac{3}{12} = \frac{1}{4}$, which is the common ratio.

Determine the Common Ratio, R, for the Geometric Sequence 12,3,34,316,…12,3 , \frac { 3 } { 4 } , \frac { 3 } { 16 } , \ldots12,3,43​,163​,…

Determine the Common Ratio, R, for the Geometric Sequence $12,3 , \frac { 3 } { 4 } , \frac { 3 } { 16 } , \ldots$