Find the mean proportional between 7 and 35. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the mean proportional between 7 and 35.
A. 15
B. 18
C. 42
D. 30
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mean proportional = √(7 × 35) = √(245) = 15.

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Question #1
If a:b = 8:7 and b:c = 7:4, then a:b:c = ?
A. 8:8:4
B. 7:7:5
C. 8:7:4
D. 16:14:8

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 8:7, b:c = 7:4 ⇒ a:b:c = 8:7:4.

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Question #2
If a:b = 8:4 and b:c = 4:6, then a:b:c = ?
A. 8:5:6
B. 8:4:6
C. 7:4:7
D. 16:8:12

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 8:4, b:c = 4:6 ⇒ a:b:c = 8:4:6.

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Question #3
Two numbers are in ratio 9:5. Their difference is 112. What is their sum?
A. 210
B. 448
C. 420
D. 569

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Numbers 9k, 5k. Difference |9-5|k = 112 ⇒ k = 28. Sum = (9+5)k ≈ 420.

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