CAT 2018 Slot 1 QA · Question 20

Let x, y, z be three positive real numbers in a geometric progression such that x < y < z. If 5x, 16y, and 12z are in an arithmetic progression then the common ratio of the geometric progression is

A.
$\frac{1}{6}$
B.
$\frac{3}{6}$
C.
$\frac{3}{2}$
D.
$\frac{5}{2}$

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