alleryPositive a,b,c are in continued proportion, a+c=20, b=8 and a<c. Find a.
A16
B8
C4
D2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 4
Continued proportion gives ac=64; together with a+c=20 this yields a=4,c=16.
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