In a geometric progression, if the first term is 3 and the common ratio is 2, what is the 5th term?

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In a geometric progression, if the first term is 3 and the common ratio is 2, what is the 5th term?
  1. 48
  2. 24
  3. 12
  4. 6

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Q: In a geometric progression, if the first term is 3 and the common ratio is 2, what is the 5th term?
Solution: The nth term of a GP is given by a * r^(n-1). Here, a = 3, r = 2, and n = 5. Thus, the 5th term = 3 * 2^(5-1) = 3 * 16 = 48.
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