The sum of the first three terms of a geometric progression is half its sum...

MATHEMATICS
JAMB 1998

The sum of the first three terms of a geometric progression is half its sum to infinity. Find the positive common ratio of the progression.

  • A. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
  • B. \(\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\)

Correct Answer: B. \(\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}\)



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