Mathematics
a, b and c are in continued proportion.
Assertion (A): a is first proportion.
Reason (R): The first proportion is always the smallest of the three numbers.
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct reason for Assertion (A).
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is incorrect reason for Assertion (A).
Related Questions
A mixture of paint is prepared by mixing 2 parts of red pigments with 5 parts of the base. Using the given information in the following table, find the values of a, b and c to get the required mixture of paint.
Parts of red pigment Parts of base 2 5 4 a b 12.5 6 c a = 10, b = 10, c = 10
a = 5, b = 2, c = 5
a = 10, b = 5, c = 10
a = 10, b = 5, c = 15
a, b, c and d are in proportion.
Assertion (A): a - c, c, b - d, d are in proportion.
Reason (R): a, c, b and d are in proportion.
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct reason for Assertion (A).
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is incorrect reason for Assertion (A).