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What does “Geometric progression” actually mean in Sequences & Series, and why does it matter for JEE?

a sequence with a constant ratio r; the nth term is a·r^(n−1).

In simple words: a sequence with a constant ratio r; the nth term is a·r^(n−1). Getting Geometric progression clear matters because JEE questions on Sequences & Series usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Geometric progression

Common mistake

adding the ratio instead of multiplying by it.

Memory tip

in a GP you MULTIPLY by r each step, not add.

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