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The sum of the first two terms of a geometric progression is x and sum of the last terms is y. If there are n terms in all, then the common ratio is

A.

xy

B.

yx

C.

(xy)1n2

D.

(yx)1n2

Correct answer is D

Sum of nth term of a G.P = Sn = arn1r1

sum of the first two terms = ar21r1

x = a(r + 1)

sum of the last two terms = Sn - Sn - 2

= arn1r1 - (arn1)r1

= a(rn1rn2+1)r1 (r2 - 1)

arn2(r+1)(r1)1= arn - 2(r + 1) = y

= a(r + 1)r^n - 2

y = xrn - 2

= yrn - 2

yx = r = (yx)1n2