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The number which should be added to the numbers 2, 14, 62 so that the resulting numbers may be in G.P., is


A

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B

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Solution

The correct option is B

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Explanation for the correct option

Let x be the number added to 2, 14, 62 , so that the resulting number may be G.P

So 2+x, 14+x, 62+x will be in G.P

Therefore, according to b2=ac,

14+x2=2+x62+x196+28x+x2=124+62x+2x+x2 36x=72 x=2

Hence, the correct option is B


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