If $s$ is the sum of an infinite $G.P.$ and $a$ is the first term,then the common ratio $r$ is given by:

  • A
    $\frac{a - s}{s}$
  • B
    $\frac{s - a}{s}$
  • C
    $\frac{a}{1 - s}$
  • D
    $\frac{s - a}{a}$

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