If a : b :: b : c, and b = 96, then which of the following can be a possible pair of values of a and c?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. a = 32; c = 288.
We know that
⇒ a/b = b/c
⇒ b2 = ac
Now, according to the question;
⇒ b2 = ac
Put the value of b in the above equation
We get,
⇒ 96 × 96 = ac
According to the question, only one option satisfies the above equation where a = 32, c = 288
⇒ So, a = 32, and c = 288