1. In a geometric progression the fifth term is nine times the third term and the sum of the sixth and seventh terms is 1944. Determine (a) the common ratio, (b) the first term and
1. In a geometric progression the fifth term is nine times the third term and the sum of the sixth and seventh terms is 1944. Determine (a) the common ratio, (b) the first term and
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28.1) Geometric progressions

Transcribed Image Text:1. In a geometric progression the fifth term is
nine times the third term and the sum of the
sixth and seventh terms is 1944. Determine
(a) the common ratio, (b) the first term and
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