If the $2^{nd}\,, \,5^{th}\,\, and \,\,9^{th}$ terms of a non-constant $A.P.$ are in $G.P.$, then the common ratio of this $G.P.$ is :

  • [JEE MAIN 2016]
  • A

    $1$

  • B

    $\frac{7}{4}$

  • C

    $\frac{8}{5}$

  • D

    $\frac{4}{3}$

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