Positive integers in AP product condition
CAT 2021 Slot 2 · Quantitative Ability · Medium · Inequalities
This is a medium Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2021 Slot 2 paper. It tests Inequalities. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
Three positive integers , and are in arithmetic progression. If and , then equals
- A.
8
- B.
10
- C.
14
- D.
12
C
Explanation
Let , , where is the common difference. Then .
Sum . .
Given equation: Since , divide by :
Since and are positive integers and : Factors of 15 are and .
Case 1: and Adding gives , so . Check : holds. Here .
Case 2: and Adding gives , so . Check : fails.
Thus .
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