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Three positive numbers form an increasing G.P. If the middle term in this G.P is doubled, then new numbers are in A.P. Then, the common ratio of the G.P. is

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2+3
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3+2
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23
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2+3
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Solution

The correct option is D 2+3
Let a,ar,ar2 are in GP, where (r > 1)
On multiplying middle term by 2, we have
a,2ar,ar2 are in an AP
4ar=a+ar2
r24r+1=0
r=4±1642
=2±3
r=2+3 [since, AP is increasing]

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