JEE Main 2016 Mathematics question

MathematicsSequence and SeriesJEE Main 2016

If the , and terms of a non-constant A.P. are in G.P., then the common ratio of this G.P. is

Answer: (B)

Solution

gives a = 8d. The terms are 9d, 12d, 16d, so the common ratio is .

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