Let’s consider the three numbers in A.P. as a – d, a, and a + d.
Then, from the question we have
(a – d) + (a) + (a + d) = 24 … (i)
3a = 24
a = 8
And,
(a – d) a (a + d) = 440 … (ii)
(8 – d) (8) (8 + d) = 440
(8 – d) (8 + d) = 55
64 – d2 = 55
d2 = 64 – 55 = 9
d = ± 3
Thus,
When d = 3, the numbers are 5, 8, and 11 and
When d = –3, the numbers are 11, 8, and 5.
Therefore, the three numbers are 5, 8, and 11.
Answered by Pragya Singh | 1 year agoConstruct a quadratic in x such that A.M. of its roots is A and G.M. is G.
Find the geometric means of the following pairs of numbers:
(i) 2 and 8
(ii) a3b and ab3
(iii) –8 and –2
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