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If the first term of an infinite G.P. is 1 and each term is  twice the sum of the succeeding terms, then the common ratio is

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Correct option is A

Let the G.P. be 1 r,r2,r3,..Given, tn=2tn+1+tn+2+tn+3+… to ∞ or  tn=2⋅tn+11−r, (∵ common ratio =r)∴  =tn+1tn; or 1−r2=r or  1−r=2r;∴r=13


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