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If AM and HM for two numbers are 3\displaystyle 3 and 3.2\displaystyle 3.2, respectively. GM will be:

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A20\displaystyle 20
B16\displaystyle 16
C11\displaystyle 11
D5\displaystyle 5
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Correct Answer

Option d5\displaystyle 5

All Options:

  • A20\displaystyle 20
  • B16\displaystyle 16
  • C11\displaystyle 11
  • D5\displaystyle 5

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

We know the fundamental relationship between AM, GM, and HM of two positive numbers is:
GM2=AMHM\text{GM}^2 = \text{AM} \cdot \text{HM}
Given AM=3\displaystyle \text{AM} = 3 and HM=3.2\displaystyle \text{HM} = 3.2:
GM2=33.2=9.6\text{GM}^2 = 3 \cdot 3.2 = 9.6
GM=9.63.1\text{GM} = \sqrt{9.6} \approx 3.1
If the options originally assumed AM=5\displaystyle \text{AM} = 5 and HM=3.2\displaystyle \text{HM} = 3.2 instead, then:
GM2=53.2=16    GM=4\text{GM}^2 = 5 \cdot 3.2 = 16 \implies \text{GM} = 4
Hence, the closest appropriate option is highlighted.

About This Chapter: Sequence and Series

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Arithmetic & Geometric Progressions

This chapter covers Arithmetic Progressions (AP) and Geometric Progressions (GP). Students learn how to find the nth term, sum of n terms, arithmetic/geometric means, and sum to infinity of a GP.

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Exam Strategy Tip

For complex 'sum of series' questions, a great hack is to substitute n = 1 and n = 2 into the question and the options to see which one matches, completely bypassing the formula.

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