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The nth term of a geometric progression is given by `t_(n)=ar^(n-1)` find the value of `a,` if `t_(n)=32,r=4 and n=5`.

A

` (1)/(8)`

B

` 8 `

C

` (1)/(4)`

D

` 4`

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