Find the mean proportional between 24 and 76. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the mean proportional between 24 and 76.
A. 100
B. 84
C. 45
D. 42
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mean proportional = √(24 × 76) = √(1824) = 42.

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Question #1
Ratio of present ages of A and B is 5:5. After 7 years, the ratio becomes 6:7. Present age of A is?
A. 110 years
B. 50 years
C. 60 years
D. 55 years

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Let ages 5k and 5k. Then (5k + 7)/(5k + 7) = 6/7. Solving gives k ≈ 11, age of A = 5*11 = 55.

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Question #2
If a:b = 4:9 and b:c = 9:11, then a:b:c = ?
A. 8:18:22
B. 3:9:12
C. 4:10:11
D. 4:9:11

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:9, b:c = 9:11 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:9:11.

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Question #3
If a:b = 3:3 and b:c = 3:12, then a:b:c = ?
A. 3:4:12
B. 3:3:12
C. 2:3:13
D. 6:6:24

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 3:3, b:c = 3:12 ⇒ a:b:c = 3:3:12.

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