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When the same constant is added to the numbers $60,$ $120,$ and $140,$ a three-term geometric sequence arises. What is the common ratio of the resulting sequence?

 May 14, 2024
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Let that constant be k.

(120+k)2=(60+k)(140+k)k2+240k+14400=k2+200k+840040k+6000=0k=150

 

Common ratio = 120+k60+k=13

 May 14, 2024

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