Answer:
r = 
Step-by-step explanation:
The common ratio (r) in a geometric sequence is any term divided by the previous term, that is
r =
=
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How many 3
wires can be cut from a spool of wire that is 100 inches long?
How many inches will be left over?
Number of pieces of wires = length of spool of wire ÷ length of each piece of wire.
Number of pieces = 100 ÷ 3
= 100 ÷ 
That gives 
Simplifying gives
= 
This is equivalent to 26
pieces
So 26 pieces of wires can be cut from a spool and
of a piece will be left over.