Question

The second and third term, that is, $b$ and $c$ of a proportion are known as middle terms or means.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

In a proportion; the first and the last terms are called the extremes; whereas the second and the third terms are called the means. If four numbers $a,b,candd$ are in proportional (i.e., $a:b::c:d$), then $a$ and $d$ are known as extreme terms and $b$ and $c$ are called middle terms.

Hence, the given statement is true.