If and c be three distinct numbers in G.P. and then x can not be
- (A)-2
- (B)-3
- (C)4
- (D)2✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Write the three distinct terms as with . The condition simplifies to , so . For real , is at most or at least , which places in . The value falls outside that set, so cannot be .
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