Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Average

    If the mean of a, b, c is M and ab + bc + ca = 0, then the mean of a2+b2+c23\frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}3 is :

    ক)
    M
    খ)
    2M
    গ)
    \(3M^2\)
    ঘ)
    \(M^2\)

    Explanation

    We have : ( a + b + c) / 3 = M   or (a + b + c) = 3M. Now. (a+b+c)2=(3M)2=9M2\left(a+b+c\right)^2=\left(3M\right)^2=9M^2 <=>a2+b2+c2+2(ab+bc+ca)=9M2<=>a^2+b^2+c^2+2\left(ab+bc+ca\right)=9M^2 a2+b2+c2=9M2      ,(ab+bc+ca=0)a^2+b^2+c^2=9M^{2\;\;\;},(ab+bc+ca=0) Required mean = (a2+b2+c23)=9M23=3M2\left(\frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}3\right)=\frac{9M^2}3=3M^2

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