If x>1,y>1,z>1 are in GP, then 11+lnx,11+lny,11+lnz are in
A
AP
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B
HP
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C
GP
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B HP Let the common ratio of the GP be r. Then, y=xr and z=xr2 ⇒lny=lnx+lnr and lnz=lnx+2lnr
Let A=1+lnx,D=lnr
Then, 11+lnx=1A,11+lny=11+lnx+lnr=1A+D
and 11+lnz=11+lnx+2lnr=1A+2D
Therefore, 11+lnx,11+lny,11+lnz are in HP