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JAMB Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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

  • A. 1/2
  • B. 8
  • C. 4
  • D. 2Correct

Explanation

ar²=4, ar⁵=32. Dividing gives r³=8, r=2.

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