Find the common ratio, r, for the geometric sequence
-$\frac{3}{4}, \frac{3}{8}, \frac{3}{16}, \frac{3}{32}, \frac{3}{64}, \ldots$
A) 2
B) $\frac{1}{2}$
C) $\frac{1}{12}$
D) 12

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The common ratio, $r$, in a geometric sequence is found by dividing any term by its preceding term. For this sequence, dividing the second term $\frac{3}{8}$ by the first term $\frac{3}{4}$ gives $\frac{3}{8} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$, which is the common ratio.

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Find the Common Ratio, R, for the Geometric Sequence
- $\frac{3}{4}, \frac{3}{8}, \frac{3}{16}, \frac{3}{32}, \frac{3}{64}, \ldots$