IF a,b,c are unequal numbers such that a,b,c are in A.P and b-a,c-b,a are in G.P. then a:b:c=?
A.1:2:3
B.1:3:5
C.2:3:4
D.1:2:4
EXPLAIN ME DETAILLY
Given that a,b,c are in AP
let b = a + d and c = b + d
d is the common difference
then
b - a = c - b = d
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(b - a), (c - b), and a are in GP
(c - b) / ( b - a) = a / (c - b) = common ratio
(c - b)2 = a(b - a)
d2 = ad
a = d
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Therefore
b = a + d = 2d
c = b + d = 3d
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a:b:c = 1:2:3
Answer A