Geometric Sequence

Geometric Sequence

a sequence with a
common ratio.
1. 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192
2. 224, 112, 56, 28, 14, 7
3.1/27, 1/9, 1/3, 1, 3, 9, 27
4.-1, 4, -16, 64, -256, 1024, -4096
5.-25, -5, -1, -1/5, -1/25, -1/125, -1/625

These sets of numbers are examples

of Geometric Sequence.
1. 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192
2. 224, 112, 56, 28, 14, 7
3.1/27, 1/9, 1/3, 1, 3, 9, 27
4.-1, 4, -16, 64, -256, 1024, -4096
5.-25, -5, -1, -1/5, -1/25, -1/125, -1/625

Remember that to get the common

ratio (r): divide the 2nd term to the 1st
term, divide the 3rd term to the 2nd
term, and so on.
1. 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192
2. 224, 112, 56, 28, 14, 7
3.1/27, 1/9, 1/3, 1, 3, 9, 27
4.-1, 4, -16, 64, -256, 1024, -4096
5.-25, -5, -1, -1/5, -1/25, -1/125, -1/625

Remember that to get the common

ratio (r): divide the 2nd term to the 1st
term, divide the 3rd term to the 2nd
term, and so on.
1. 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192 r = 2
2. 224, 112, 56, 28, 14, 7
3.1/27, 1/9, 1/3, 1, 3, 9, 27
4.-1, 4, -16, 64, -256, 1024, -4096
5.-25, -5, -1, -1/5, -1/25, -1/125, -1/625

Remember that to get the common

ratio (r): divide the 2nd term to the 1st
term, divide the 3rd term to the 2nd
term, and so on.
1. 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192 r = 2
2. 224, 112, 56, 28, 14, 7 r = 1/2
3.1/27, 1/9, 1/3, 1, 3, 9, 27
4.-1, 4, -16, 64, -256, 1024, -4096
5.-25, -5, -1, -1/5, -1/25, -1/125, -1/625

Remember that to get the common

ratio (r): divide the 2nd term to the 1st
term, divide the 3rd term to the 2nd
term, and so on.
1. 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192 r = 2
2. 224, 112, 56, 28, 14, 7 r = 1/2
3.1/27, 1/9, 1/3, 1, 3, 9, 27 r = 3
4.-1, 4, -16, 64, -256, 1024, -4096
5.-25, -5, -1, -1/5, -1/25, -1/125, -1/625

Remember that to get the common

ratio (r): divide the 2nd term to the 1st
term, divide the 3rd term to the 2nd
term, and so on.
1. 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192 r = 2
2. 224, 112, 56, 28, 14, 7 r = 1/2
3.1/27, 1/9, 1/3, 1, 3, 9, 27 r = 3
4.-1, 4, -16, 64, -256, 1024, -4096 r = -4
5.-25, -5, -1, -1/5, -1/25, -1/125, -1/625

Remember that to get the common

ratio (r): divide the 2nd term to the 1st
term, divide the 3rd term to the 2nd
term, and so on.
1. 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192 r = 2
2. 224, 112, 56, 28, 14, 7 r = 1/2
3.1/27, 1/9, 1/3, 1, 3, 9, 27 r = 3
4.-1, 4, -16, 64, -256, 1024, -4096 r = -4
5.-25, -5, -1, -1/5, -1/25, -1/125, -1/625 r = 1/5

Remember that to get the common

ratio (r): divide the 2nd term to the 1st
term, divide the 3rd term to the 2nd
term, and so on.
What is the difference between arithmetic
and geometric?
 What is the difference between arithmetic
and geometric?

Arithmetic – with common difference

Geometric – with common ratio

 What is the difference between arithmetic
and geometric?

Arithmetic – with common difference

Ex. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, …

Geometric – with common ratio

Ex. 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, …
Identify if the given sequence is arithmetic,
geometric, or neither.
Identify if the given sequence is arithmetic,
geometric, or neither.
1. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, …
Identify if the given sequence is arithmetic,
geometric, or neither.
1. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, … arithmetic
2. 8, 4, 2, 1, ½, …
Identify if the given sequence is arithmetic,
geometric, or neither.
1. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, … arithmetic
2. 8, 4, 2, 1, ½, … geometric
3. 7, -21, 63, -189, …
Identify if the given sequence is arithmetic,
geometric, or neither.
1. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, … arithmetic
2. 8, 4, 2, 1, ½, … geometric
3. 7, -21, 63, -189, … geometric
4. 10, -20, 30, -40, 50, …
Identify if the given sequence is arithmetic,
geometric, or neither.
1. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, … arithmetic
2. 8, 4, 2, 1, ½, … geometric
3. 7, -21, 63, -189, … geometric
4. 10, -20, 30, -40, 50, … neither
5. -3, -6, -9, -12, …
Identify if the given sequence is arithmetic,
geometric, or neither.
1. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, … arithmetic
2. 8, 4, 2, 1, ½, … geometric
3. 7, -21, 63, -189, … geometric
4. 10, -20, 30, -40, 50, … neither
5. -3, -6, -9, -12, … arithmetic
6. -2, 2, -2, …
Identify if the given sequence is arithmetic,
geometric, or neither.
1. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, … arithmetic
2. 8, 4, 2, 1, ½, … geometric
3. 7, -21, 63, -189, … geometric
4. 10, -20, 30, -40, 50, … neither
5. -3, -6, -9, -12, … arithmetic
6. -2, 2, -2, … geometric
7. 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, …
Identify if the given sequence is arithmetic,
geometric, or neither.
1. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, … arithmetic
2. 8, 4, 2, 1, ½, … geometric
3. 7, -21, 63, -189, … geometric
4. 10, -20, 30, -40, 50, … neither
5. -3, -6, -9, -12, … arithmetic
6. -2, 2, -2, … geometric
7. 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, … neither
8. 2, 1 ½, 1, ½, …
Identify if the given sequence is arithmetic,
geometric, or neither.
1. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, … arithmetic
2. 8, 4, 2, 1, ½, … geometric
3. 7, -21, 63, -189, … geometric
4. 10, -20, 30, -40, 50, … neither
5. -3, -6, -9, -12, … arithmetic
6. -2, 2, -2, … geometric
7. 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, … neither
8. 2, 1 ½, 1, ½, … arithmetic
Formula of Geometric Sequence
Formula of Geometric Sequence
  

𝒏−𝟏
𝒂 𝒏=𝒂 𝟏 𝒓
Formula of Geometric Sequence
  

Where:
= first term
= common ratio
= number of terms
= specific term/ last term
 Example 1
Determine the 12th term of the sequence 3, -6,
12, -24, …
 Example 1
  
Determine the 12th term of the sequence 3, -6,
12, -24, …
 Example 1
  
Determine the 12th term of the sequence 3, -6,
12, -24, …
 Example 1
  
Determine the 12th term of the sequence 3, -6,
12, -24, …
 Example 1
  
Determine the 12th term of the sequence 3, -6,
12, -24, …
 Example 1
  
Determine the 12th term of the sequence 3, -6,
12, -24, …
 Example 1
  
Determine the 12th term of the sequence 3, -6,
12, -24, …
 Example 1
  
Determine the 12th term of the sequence 3, -6,
12, -24, …

= (3)
 Example 1
  
Determine the 12th term of the sequence 3, -6,
12, -24, …

= (3)
= (3) (– 2048)
 Example 1
  
Determine the 12th term of the sequence 3, -6,
12, -24, …

= (3)
= (3) (– 2048)
= –6144
 Example 2
Find the 8th term of the geometric sequence
256, 128, 64, 32, …
 Example 2
  
Find the 8th term of the geometric sequence
256, 128, 64, 32, …
 Example 2
  
Find the 8th term of the geometric sequence
256, 128, 64, 32, …
 Example 2
  
Find the 8th term of the geometric sequence
256, 128, 64, 32, …
 Example 2
  
Find the 8th term of the geometric sequence
256, 128, 64, 32, …
 Example 2
  
Find the 8th term of the geometric sequence 256, 128,
64, 32, …

=
 Example 2
  
Find the 8th term of the geometric sequence 256, 128,
64, 32, …

=
=2
 Problem Solving
Observe the following problems.
 Problem Solving
Observe the following problems.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
 Problem Solving
Observe the following problems.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
 Problem Solving
Observe the following problems.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 %
every year.
 Problem Solving
Observe the following problems.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 %
every year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated
ten times.
 Problem Solving
Observe the following problems.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 %
every year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated
ten times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Which words from the problem tells us that this is about
geometric?
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Which words from the problem tells us that this is about
geometric?
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Which words from the problem tells us that this is about
geometric?
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Which words from the problem tells us that this is about
geometric?
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Which words from the problem tells us that this is about
geometric?
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Which words from the problem tells us that this is about
geometric?
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
Remember

If the problem uses word like appreciates, increases, or

any other synonymous words, that means, the common ratio
is more than 100 percent. So, the given percentage in the
problem will be added to 100 percent.
Remember

If the problem uses word like appreciates, increases, or

any other synonymous words, that means, the common ratio
is more than 100 percent. So, the given percentage in the
problem will be added to 100 percent.
Example:
Appreciates by 2 percent
The common ratio is 102%. But in the solution, we have to
change it in decimal form. Hence, the common ratio is 1.02.
Remember

On the other hand, if the problem uses word like

depreciates, decreases, or any other synonymous words, that
means, the common ratio is less than 100 percent. So, the
given percentage in the problem will be subtracted to 100
percent.
Remember

On the other hand, if the problem uses word like

depreciates, decreases, or any other synonymous words, that
means, the common ratio is less than 100 percent. So, the
given percentage in the problem will be subtracted to 100
percent.
Example:
depreciates by 15 percent
The common ratio is 85%. But in the solution, we have to
change it in decimal form. Hence, the common ratio is 0.85.
 Problem Solving
Determine the common ratio.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year.
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 %
every year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated
ten times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Determine the common ratio.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year. r = 1.03
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 %
every year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated
ten times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Determine the common ratio.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year. r = 1.03
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 %
every year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated
ten times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Determine the common ratio.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year. r = 1.03
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
r = 0.80
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Determine the common ratio.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year. r = 1.03
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
r = 0.80
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year.
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Determine the common ratio.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year. r = 1.03
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
r = 0.80
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year. r = 1.05
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times.
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Determine the common ratio.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year. r = 1.03
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
r = 0.80
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year. r = 1.05
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times. r = ½ or 0.5
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Determine the common ratio.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3%
every year. r = 1.03
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition.
r = 0.80
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year. r = 1.05
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times. r = ½ or 0.5
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours.
 Problem Solving
Determine the common ratio.
1. The value of an old Philippine Peso bill appreciates by 3% every
year. r = 1.03
2. A car depreciates by 20% every year after its acquisition. r
= 0.80
3. The population of a certain Barangay increases by 5 % every
year. r = 1.05
4. A piece of paper is cut in half and this process is repeated ten
times. r = ½ or 0.5
5. The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 3 hours. r = 3
Example 1
A car was bought at Php400,000. The value of the
car depreciates at the rate of 10 percent per
annum. What will be the value of the car at the
end of the 6th year?
Example 1
  
A car was bought at Php400,000. The value of the
car depreciates at the rate of 10 percent per
annum. What will be the value of the car at the
end of the 6th year?
Example 1
  
A car was bought at Php400,000. The value of the
car depreciates at the rate of 10 percent per
annum. What will be the value of the car at the
end of the 6th year?
Example 1
  
A car was bought at Php400,000. The value of the
car depreciates at the rate of 10 percent per
annum. What will be the value of the car at the
end of the 6th year?
Example 1
  
A car was bought at Php400,000. The value of the
car depreciates at the rate of 10 percent per
annum. What will be the value of the car at the
end of the 6th year?
Example 1
  
A car was bought at Php400,000. The value of the
car depreciates at the rate of 10 percent per
annum. What will be the value of the car at the
end of the 6th year?
Example 1
  
A car was bought at Php400,000. The value of the
car depreciates at the rate of 10 percent per
annum. What will be the value of the car at the
end of the 6th year?
Example 1
  
A car was bought at Php400,000. The value of the
car depreciates at the rate of 10 percent per
annum. What will be the value of the car at the
end of the 6th year?
Example 1
  
A car was bought at Php400,000. The value of the
car depreciates at the rate of 10 percent per
annum. What will be the value of the car at the
end of the 6th year?
Example 1
  
A car was bought at Php400,000. The value of the car
depreciates at the rate of 10 percent per annum. What
will be the value of the car at the end of the 6th year?

The value of the car at the end of 6th year is Php236,

196.00
Example 2
A video went viral on YouTube. It has 5000 views
during the first day that it was uploaded. If the
number of views doubles everyday, how many
views will it have by the end of five days?
Example 2
  
A video went viral on YouTube. It has 5000 views
during the first day that it was uploaded. If the
number of views doubles everyday, how many
views will it have by the end of five days?
Example 2
  
A video went viral on YouTube. It has 5000 views
during the first day that it was uploaded. If the
number of views doubles everyday, how many
views will it have by the end of five days?
Example 2
  
A video went viral on YouTube. It has 5000 views
during the first day that it was uploaded. If the
number of views doubles everyday, how many
views will it have by the end of five days?
Example 2
  
A video went viral on YouTube. It has 5000 views
during the first day that it was uploaded. If the
number of views doubles everyday, how many
views will it have by the end of five days?
Example 2
  
A video went viral on YouTube. It has 5000 views
during the first day that it was uploaded. If the
number of views doubles everyday, how many
views will it have by the end of five days?
Thank you!
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