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Three positive numbers form an increasing GP. If the middle term of the GP is doubled, then new numbers are in AP. Then, the common ratio of the GP is ___.

A
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 the numbers in GP be a,ar,ar2.
If the middle term of the GP is doubled, then the new numbers are in AP.
a,2ar,ar2 are in AP.
4ar=a+ar2
r24r+1=0 (a is positive)
r=2±3
Since the GP is increasing, we must have
r=2+3.

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