In a geometric progression with all positive terms, the second term is 6 and the fifth term is 48. What is the common ratio ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

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Since all terms are positive, taking the real cube root gives .
  1. Step 1: Express the terms using the general formula for a geometric progression :
  2. Step 2: Divide by to eliminate :
Answer
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