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The second and fifth terms of a geometric progression are 1 and 1/8 respectively. Find the

(i) common ratio
(ii) fist term
(iii) eight term

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Answer:

n=2

n8=1/64

x=1/2

Explanation:

N=first term

n*x=1

n*
x^(4)=1/8

devide both sides


x^(3)=1/8

x=1/2

n/2=1

n=2

n*
(1/2)^(7)=1/64

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