Determine the missing terms in the given geometric sequence.
81, a₂, a₃, -24

• A. a₂ = -54 and a₃ = -36
• B. a₂ = 54 and a₃ = -36
• C. a₂ = 54 and a₃ = 36
• D. a₂ = -54 and a₃ = 36

Answer: (D)