If each term of a geometric progression with and , is the arithmetic mean of the next two terms and , then is equal to
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Let the common ratio be . The condition gives, dividing by :
or .
Since , , so .
.
With : .
or .
Since , , so .
.
With : .
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