Identify the type of sequence shown in the table below and select the appropriate response.

N: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
F(n): 12, -36, 108, -324, 972

A) arithmetic sequence; common difference is -48

B) arithmetic sequence; common difference is 144

C) geometric sequence; common ratio is -3

D) geometric sequence; common ratio is 3

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