gaokao 2022 Q8

gaokao · China · national-B-science 5 marks Geometric Sequences and Series Finite Geometric Sum and Term Relationships
Given that the sum of the first 3 terms of a geometric sequence $\{a_n\}$ is $168$, and $a_2 - a_5 = 42$, then $a_6 =$
A. $14$
B. $12$
C. $6$
D. $3$
Given that the sum of the first 3 terms of a geometric sequence $\{a_n\}$ is $168$, and $a_2 - a_5 = 42$, then $a_6 =$\\
A. $14$\\
B. $12$\\
C. $6$\\
D. $3$