Try the following ACT math practice question that tests your understanding of arithmetic sequences.

The first four terms of an arithmetic sequence are $a, x, b, 2x$. The ratio of $a$ to $b$ is

1. $\quad \displaystyle \frac{1}{4}$
2. $\quad \displaystyle \frac{1}{3}$
3. $\quad \displaystyle \frac{1}{2}$
4. $\quad \displaystyle \frac{2}{3}$
5. $\quad 2$

Choice B

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