Q.

The roots α, β and γof an equation x33ax2+3bxc=0 are in H.P. Then,

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a

β=b

b

β=cb

c

β=1a

d

β=bc

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Given that the roots of the equation 

x33ax2+3bxc=0 are in H.P. Therefore, the roots of the reciprocal equation i.e. cy33by2+3ay1=0 are in A.P.

i.e. 1α,1β,1γ are in A.P.

2β=1α+1γ

 3β=1α+1β+1γ3β=3bcβ=cb      1α+1β+1γ=3bc

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