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For two positive numbers, the arithmetic mean equals the geometric mean if and only if:
Aone of them is zero
Btheir product is 1
Cthe two numbers are equal
Dthey are reciprocals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. the two numbers are equal
By AM–GM, equality A.M. = G.M. holds exactly when the two numbers are equal.
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