The numbers x, 8, y are in G.P. and the numbers x, y, −8 are in A.P. The values of x and y respectively shall be :

CA Foundation · Quantitative Aptitude · PYQS · September 2024
The numbers x, 8, y are in G.P. and the numbers x, y, −8 are in A.P. The values of x and y respectively shall be :
(A) A. 4,16
(B) B. 16,4
(C) C. 4,8
(D) D. 8,4

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

B. 16,4

Topics: Part-A: Business Mathematics

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