Three non-zero real numbers form an $A.P.$ and the squares of these numbers taken in the same order form a $G.P.$ Then the number of all possible common ratios of the $G.P.$ is

  • A

    $1$

  • B

    $2$

  • C

    $3$

  • D

    None of these

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