In a GP, if first term is 2 and common ratio is 3, the 8th term is:
A4374
B2 × 3^7 = 4374
C2187
D6561
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2 × 3^7 = 4374
**GP nth term:** a_n = a × r^(n-1).
We have a_8 = 2 × 3^7.
That is a_8 = 2 × 2187.
So a_8 = 4374.
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