Let two numbers have arithmetic mean 9 and geometric mean 4. Then these numbers are the roots of the quadratic equation
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Let the numbers be and . Their arithmetic mean being gives , and their geometric mean being gives , so . A quadratic having these as its roots is , that is .
JEE Main · 2004 · 24 Apr 2004 · Offline · Single correct option