Find the mean proportional between 15 and 43. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the mean proportional between 15 and 43.
A. 28
B. 25
C. 50
D. 58
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mean proportional = √(15 × 43) = √(645) = 25.

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If a:b = 5:8 and b:c = 8:12, then a:b:c = ?
A. 5:9:12
B. 5:8:12
C. 10:16:24
D. 4:8:13

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 5:8, b:c = 8:12 ⇒ a:b:c = 5:8:12.

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Question #2
Find the mean proportional between 24 and 31.
A. 55
B. 27
C. 30
D. 54

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Mean proportional = √(24 × 31) = √(744) = 27.

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If a:b = 2:8 and b:c = 8:4, then a:b:c = ?
A. 2:9:4
B. 4:16:8
C. 1:8:5
D. 2:8:4

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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