Sequence And Series Question 274

Question: If the A.M., G.M. and H.M. between two positive numbers $ a $ and $ b $ are equal, then

[RPET 2003]

Options:

A) $ a=b $

B) $ ab=1 $

C) $ a>b $

D) $ a<b $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Given that $ A.M.=G.M.=H.M. $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ \frac{a+b}{2}=\sqrt{ab}=\frac{2ab}{a+b} $ , therefore $ a=b $ .