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If 3rd term of a G.P is 12 and 6th term is 96, then its 7th term will be


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288

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192

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182

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144

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Solution

The correct option is B

192


an=a×r(n1)

T3 = 12

a r2 = 12------------(1)

T6 = 96

ar5 = 96-------------(2)

On dividing equation (2) by equation (1), we get

r3 = 9612

= 8 r = 2

ar2 = 12

a × 22 = 12

a = 3

T7 = ar71

= 3 × 26

=64×3

= 192


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