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In a geometric progression (GP) with first term a and common ratio r, the nth term aₙ is
Aa + (n − 1)r
Ba · rⁿ
Ca · r^(n−1)
Da · n · r
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. a · r^(n−1)
aₙ = a · r^(n−1). Compare with an AP whose nth term is a + (n−1)d.
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