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Common ratio (r) — Edexcel Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Common ratio (r)

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Common ratio (r)

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Mathematics, used in Sequences.

Definition

The fixed multiplier used to find the next term in a geometric sequence.

Exam Context

Common ratio (r) appears in Edexcel GCSE Mathematics revision content for Algebra, especially Sequences and Term Generation.

Algebra Sequences Term Generation

Found in Revision Notes

Algebra

Term Generation

Sequences • Term Generation

Related Key Terms

Arithmetic sequence Common difference (d)Compound rule Fibonacci sequence

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Geometric sequence

Linear sequence