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In a GP of positive terms, any term other than the first two terms is equal to the sum of the two preceeding terms. Then, the common ratio of the GP is(a) $\frac{\sqrt{5}+1}{2}$(b) $\frac{-1+\sqrt{5}}{2}$(c) $\frac{-1-\sqrt{5}}{2}$(d) $\frac{1}{2}$
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Step 1: Let's denote the terms of the geometric progression (GP) as $a, ar, ar^2, ar^3, \ldots$ where $a$ is the first term and $r$ is the common ratio. Show more…
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