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8. Sequences and Series
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If three positive numbers $a, b$ and $c$ are in $A.P.$ such that $abc\, = 8$, then the minimum possible value of $b$ is
A
$2$
B
$4^{\frac{1}{3}}$
C
$4^{\frac{2}{3}}$
D
$4$
(JEE MAIN-2017)
Solution
By Arithmetic Mean: $a + c\, = 2b$
Consider $a\, = b\, = c\, = 2$
$ \Rightarrow $ $abc\, = 8$
$ \Rightarrow $ $a + b\, = 2b$
minimum possible value of $b\, = 2$
Standard 11
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