Sequence And Series Question 336

Question: If a, b, c are positive numbers, then least value of $ (a+b+c)( \frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}+\frac{1}{c} ) $ is

Options:

A) 1

B) 6

C) 9

D) None

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ AM\ge HM $
$ \Rightarrow ,\frac{a+b+c}{3}\ge \frac{3}{\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}+\frac{1}{c}} $
$ \Rightarrow ,(a+b+c)( \frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}+\frac{1}{c} )\ge 9 $