JEE Main 2014 — Sequences And Series Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2014 (Offline)
Question
Three positive numbers form an increasing G.P. If the middle term in this G.P. is doubled, the new numbers are in A.P. then the common ratio of the G.P. is :
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Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
Let are in
According to the question
are in
Since
is rejected
Hence,
According to the question
are in
Since
is rejected
Hence,
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