Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If the arithmetic mean and the geometric mean of two numbers a and b are denoted by A and G respectively then form a quadratic equation whose roots are a and b.

Options:

$x^2-Ax+G=0$

$x^2-2Ax+G=0$

$x^2-2A^2G+A=0$

$x^2-2Ax+G^2=0$

Correct Answer:

$x^2-2Ax+G^2=0$

Explanation:

a, b, be roots of equation, so equation is

x2−(a+b)x+αβ=0

Here,

(a+b)/2=A

a+b=2A

And √a = G

√ab = G

av = G2

So,

Required equation is,

x2−2Ax+G2= 0