A geometric sequence has positive terms, third term 12 and fifth term 48. What is its first term?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: and , so and (positive terms). Step 2. Then . **Answer: . Why not the others:** the third term is , not or .

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