Let be the roots of the equation and be the roots the equation ; . If are in G.P., then equals:
- (A)16
- (B)32
- (C)34✓ Correct
- (D)38
Answer: (C)
Solution
Let the four terms in G.P. be with and ; dividing gives . For , makes non-integer, so and , giving the terms . Then and , so .
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