Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If the first and last terms of the geometric progression (G.P.) as given below are 3 and 36, and r = 3, then the number of terms, in the given G.P. are:

Options:

6

5

4

3

Correct Answer:

6

Explanation:

The formula for the nth term in a GP:

an = a1 × r(n-1)

Substituting the given values:

729 = 3 × 3(n-1)

729 = 3(n)

36 = 3(n)

n = 6