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Find two positive numbers a and b whose AM and GM are 34 and 16 respectively. |
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Answer» We have `(a+b)/2=34` and `sqrt(ab)=16` `rArr a+b=68` and `ab =256` `rArr (a-b)=sqrt((a+b)^(2)-4ab)=sqrt((68)^(2)-4xx256)=sqrt(3600)= pm 60` `rArr a+b=68` and `a-b= pm 60` `rArr (a+b=68, a-b=60) or (a+b=68, a-b=-60)` `rArr (a=64, b=4) or (a=4, b=64)` Hence, the required numbers are `(a=64, b=4) or (a=4, b=64)`. |
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