Mathematics
WAEC 1995
lf 16/9 , x, 1, y are in Geometric Progression (GP), find the product of x and y.
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A.
9/16
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B.
3/4
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C.
1
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D.
4/3
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E.
16/6
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
16/9, x, 1, y => a, ar, ar2, ar3
ar2 = 1 => 16r2/9 = 1 => 16r2
9 => r2 = 9/16 => r = 3/4
ar2 = y = ar2 x r = 1 x 3/4 = 3/4
x xy = 4/3 x 3/4 = 1
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