If the first term of a $G.P.$ $a_1, a_2, a_3, \dots$ is unity such that $4a_2 + 5a_3$ is least,then the common ratio of the $G.P.$ is

  • A
    $-0.4$
  • B
    $-0.6$
  • C
    $0.4$
  • D
    None of these

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