Solve the problem.A geometric progression is a sequence of terms in which each term is r times the preceding term. The sum of the first three terms of such a sequence, where a is the first term, is given by the expression . Under what circumstances, if any, is this expression undefined?

A. The expression is undefined for r = -1
B. The expression is undefined for r = 1
C. The expression is defined in all circumstances.
D. The expression is undefined for r = 0


Answer: B

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