Question

When a number 'x' is subtracted from each of the numbers 8,16 and 40, the resulting three
numbers from a Geometric
progression. Then the value of x is
A.3
B.4
C.5
D.6​

Answer 1

Answer:

answer is option b

that is the gp is 8-4=4,16-4=12,40-4=36

Step-by-step explanation:

so gp =

$\frac{a2}{a1} = \frac{a3}{a2}$

so 12/4=3 and 36/12=3