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If 36, p,94 and q are consecutive terms of an exponential sequence (G.P), find the sum of p and q.

A.

9/16

B.

81/16

C.

9

D.

9 916

Correct answer is D

GP : 36, P, q4, q, ... p + q = ?

Recall, common ratio, r = Tn
Tn-1
= T2
T1
= T3
T2
= T4
T3


 

P
36
= 9
4
÷ p ;       p2 = 9
4
x 36 ;     p2 = 81  


 

p = 9         ∴      r = T2
T1
    =   9
36
    =  1
4


 

Also r  = T4
T3
   = q ÷ 9
4



14 = q ÷ 94 ;

94 = 4q

16q = 9 ,   q = 9
16
   ∴  p + q  =  9 + 9
16
 =  9 9
16