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If k + 2, k, 3k - 2 are three consecutive terms of A.P., then k = .................

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Solution

The correct option is B 0
Given : k+2,k,3k2 are in A.P.
k(k+2)=(3k2)k
kk2=3k2k
2=2k2
2k=0
k=0
Hence, the answer is 0.

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