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The sum of the second and third terms of a G.P. is 8 and the fourth term is 4. The common ratio \(r \neq 1\) is
The sum of the second and third terms of a G.P. is 8 and the fourth term is 4. The common ratio \(r \neq 1\) is
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In G.P. problems, dividing one equation by another is the standard trick to eliminate the first term \(a\). Always look for algebraic ways to reduce the power of \(r\) during division.
Updated On: Jun 24, 2026
- \(-\frac{1}{2}\)
- \(\frac{1}{2}\)
- \(-\frac{1}{4}\)
- \(-\frac{1}{3}\)
- \(\frac{1}{4}\)
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The Correct Option is A
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