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The 4th term of a G.P is 3 and its first term is 81. What...

Mathematics
NECO 2004

The 4th term of a G.P is 3 and its first term is 81. What is its common ratio?

  • A. 3
  • B. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
  • D. -\(\frac{1}{3}\)
  • E. -3
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

T\(_4\) = 3 = ar\(^3\)

a = 81

3 = 81 r\(^3\)

divide through by 81

r\(^3\) = \(\frac{1}{27}\)

take cube root of both sides

r = \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{1}{27}}\) = \(\frac{1}{3}\)


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