Question

8 is the third proportional to 2, 4 . This statement is :

a) true

b) false

• A. a) true
• B. b) false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Let x b ethe third proportional to 2 , 4

Then, 2: 4:: 4 : x

Product of extremes = product of means

2* x = 4* 4

2x = 16

x = 16/2

x = 8

Answer = 8