SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 112

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q112

Find the mean proportional between 32 and 162.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 72.

Concept used:

Mean proportion of a and b = √ab

Calculations:

Let the value of the mean proportion be b.

According to the question;

⇒ 32/b = b/162

⇒ b2 = 32 × 162

⇒ b = √5184 = 72