The General Term of a Sequence Is Given $$a _ { n } = 5 ^ { n }$$

Multiple Choice

The general term of a sequence is given. Determine whether the given sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. If the sequence is arithmetic, find the common difference; if it is geometric, find the common ratio.
- $$a _ { n } = 5 ^ { n }$$

A) geometric, $r = 5$
B) arithmetic, $\mathrm { d } = 5$
C) geometric, $r = 6$
D) neither