Which term of the GP 3, 6, 12, 24…. Is 3072?

Given GP is 3, 6, 12, 24….


The given GP is of the form, a, ar, ar2, ar3….


Where r is the common ratio.


First term in the given GP, a1 = a = 3


Second term in GP, a2 = 6


Now, the common ratio,



Let us consider 3072 as the nth term of the GP.


Now, nth term of GP is, an = arn – 1


3072 = 3.2n – 1


n


2n = 211


n = 11


So, 3072 is the 11th term in GP.


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