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Three positive numbers form an increasing GP. If the middle terms in this GP is doubled, the new numbers are in AP. Then, the common ratio of the GP is

A

`2-sqrt(3)`

B

`2+sqrt(3)`

C

`sqrt(2)+sqrt(3)`

D

`3+sqrt(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Let a, ar, `ar^2` are in `GP because underset(r gt 1)(GP)` is increasing
New numbers a, `ar^2` are in AP.
`:." "4ar = a+ar^2" "rArr" "r^2 - 4+1=0`
Hence, `r=(4 -+ sqrt(16-4))/2 = 2+sqrt3" "[because r gt 1 ]`
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