Mathematics
If 5, 7 and 9 are in A.P. then which of the following is in A.P.?
5 × 7, 7 × 9 and 9 × 5
5 × 7, 7 × 7 and 9 × 7
2 × 5, 2 × 7 and 5 × 9
5 - 7, 7 - 9 and 9 - 5
Answer
First list :
⇒ 5 × 7, 7 × 9 and 9 × 5
⇒ 35, 63, 45
63 - 35 = 28
45 - 63 = -18
Since, common difference between consecutive terms is not equal, so it is not an A.P.
Second list :
⇒ 5 × 7, 7 × 7 and 9 × 7
⇒ 35, 49, 63
49 - 35 = 14
63 - 49 = 14
Since, common difference between consecutive terms are equal, it is an A.P.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
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