Find the mean proportional between 11 and 38. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the mean proportional between 11 and 38.
A. 49
B. 20
C. 40
D. 23
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mean proportional = √(11 × 38) = √(418) = 20.

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Question #1
Two numbers are in the ratio 8:6 and their sum is 434. Find the numbers.
A. 262 and 167
B. 248 and 186
C. 496 and 372
D. 230 and 206

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Numbers = 8k and 6k. 8k + 6k = 434 ⇒ k = 31. Thus, numbers are 248 and 186.

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Question #2
If a:b = 2:10 and b:c = 10:12, then a:b:c = ?
A. 1:10:13
B. 2:11:12
C. 4:20:24
D. 2:10:12

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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If a:b = 4:4 and b:c = 4:6, then a:b:c = ?
A. 4:5:6
B. 8:8:12
C. 3:4:7
D. 4:4:6

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:4, b:c = 4:6 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:4:6.

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