UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2017 (Model questions) Question 16

Question 16

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The third term of a G.P is 4 while the sixth term is 32. Find its common ratio

  1. A.1/2
  2. B.8
  3. C.4
  4. D.2
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Answer: D (2)

Explanation

ar⁵ ÷ ar² = r³ = 32/4 = 8, so r = 2.