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If $a, b, c$ are in $HP,$ then $\frac{a}{b+c}, \frac{b}{c+a}, \frac{c}{a+b}$ will be in

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
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  • $HP$
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

$a, b, c$ are in $HP$
$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{a}, \frac{1}{b}, \frac{1}{c}$ are in $AP.$
$\Rightarrow \frac{a+b+c}{a}, \frac{a+b+c}{b}, \frac{a+b+c}{c}$ are in $AP.$
$\Rightarrow 1+\frac{b+c}{a}, 1+\frac{a+c}{b}, 1+\frac{a+b}{c}$ are in $AP.$
$\Rightarrow \frac{b+c}{a}, \frac{a+c}{b}, \frac{a+b}{c}$ are in $AP.$
$\Rightarrow \frac{a}{b+c}, \frac{b}{c+a}, \frac{c}{a+b}$are in $HP.$
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Concepts Used:

Arithmetic Progression

Arithmetic Progression (AP) is a mathematical series in which the difference between any two subsequent numbers is a fixed value.

For example, the natural number sequence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,... is an AP because the difference between two consecutive terms (say 1 and 2) is equal to one (2 -1). Even when dealing with odd and even numbers, the common difference between two consecutive words will be equal to 2.

In simpler words, an arithmetic progression is a collection of integers where each term is resulted by adding a fixed number to the preceding term apart from the first term.

For eg:- 4,6,8,10,12,14,16

We can notice Arithmetic Progression in our day-to-day lives too, for eg:- the number of days in a week, stacking chairs, etc.

Read More: Sum of First N Terms of an AP