If \(x, y, z\) are positive real numbers such that \(x^{12} = y^{16} = z^{24}\) and the three quantities \(3 \log_y x, 4 \log_z y, n \log_x z\) are in arithmetic progression, then the value of \(n\)…
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If are positive real numbers such that and the three quantities are in arithmetic progression, then the value of is
- 4
- 16
- 8
- 12
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 16
The value of is . The equal powers give , , and , so the progression begins and has last term . The value is the whole term .
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