WAEC - Mathematics (2020 - No. 11)

The first term of a geometric progression (G.P) is 3 and the 5th term is 48. Find the common ratio. 
2
4
8
16

Explanation

T\(_5\) = ar\(^4\) 

\(\frac{48}{3} = \frac{3r^4}{3}\)

16 = r\(^4\) 

r = \(4\sqrt{16}\)

= 2

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