The General Term of a Sequence Is Given $$a _ { n } = 5 n ^ { 2 }$$

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.
- $$a _ { n } = 5 n ^ { 2 }$$

A) geometric, $r = 5$
B) geometric, $r = \frac { 5 } { 2 }$
C) arithmetic, $d = 5$
D) neither