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Maths Inequations & Inequalities Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

If positive numbers are in H.P., then equation has

A
both roots positive
B
both roots negative
C
one positive and one negative root
D
both roots imaginary

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The correct answer is:
C

are in H.P. Hence, H.M. of and is .

Since A.M. > G.M., so

or

Let

Hence, equation has one root in and other in .

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