Let x be the HM and y be the GM of two positive numbers m and n. If 5x = 4y, then which one of the following is correct?

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  1. 5m = 4n
  2. 2m = n
  3. 4m = 5n
  4. m = 4n

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Option 4 : m = 4n
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Concept:

For any n numbers 

GM = 

HM = 

Calculation:

GM of m and n = y

 = y

HM of m and n = x

 = x

 = x

Now given 5x = 4y

 = 

 = 4(m + n)

100mn = 16(m2 + n2 + 2mn)

16m2 + 16n2 - 68mn = 0

Let  = t

16t +  - 68 = 0

16t2 - 68t + 16 = 0

t = 

t = 

t =  = 4 or 

 = 4 or 

m = 4n or n = 4m

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