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Q.

If a, b, c are in GP where a, c are positive, then the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 has

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a

imaginary roots

b

ratio of roots  b : ac

c

ratio of roots 1:ω where ω is a nonreal cube root of unity

d

real roots

answer is B, C.

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Detailed Solution

The given equation is ax2+bx+c=0

Given a,b,c are in Geometric progression

It implies that b2=ac and given both a,c are positive values

Use the quadratic formula 

           x=-b±b2-4ac2a =-ba-1±i32 =-baω,-baω2

b2=ac and roots are =ba-1±3i2=baω  and baω2 Ratio of the roots is is 1:ω

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