Find the mean proportional between 31 and 33. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the mean proportional between 31 and 33.
A. 64
B. 62
C. 34
D. 31
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mean proportional = √(31 × 33) = √(1023) = 31.

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Question #1
Two numbers are in ratio 7:4. Their difference is 53. What is their sum?
A. 547
B. 418
C. 471
D. 209

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Numbers 7k, 4k. Difference |7-4|k = 53 ⇒ k = 17. Sum = (7+4)k ≈ 418.

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Question #2
Ratio of present ages of A and B is 7:5. After 7 years, the ratio becomes 10:8. Present age of A is?
A. 123 years
B. 131 years
C. 252 years
D. 126 years

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Let ages 7k and 5k. Then (7k + 7)/(5k + 7) = 10/8. Solving gives k ≈ 18, age of A = 7*18 = 126.

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Question #3
If a:b = 5:3 and b:c = 3:5, then a:b:c = ?
A. 5:4:5
B. 5:3:5
C. 4:3:6
D. 10:6:10

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 5:3, b:c = 3:5 ⇒ a:b:c = 5:3:5.

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