Sequence And Series Question 191

Question: If three numbers be in G.P., then their logarithms will be in

[BIT 1992]

Options:

A) A.P.

B) G.P.

C) H.P.

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Let three number $ a,\ b $ and $ c $ in G.P., then $ b^{2}=ac $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 2{\log_{e}}b={\log_{e}}a+{\log_{e}}c $ or $ {\log_{e}}b=\frac{{\log_{e}}a+{\log_{e}}c}{2} $ Thus their logarithms are in A.P.