Question 40

Mathematics Logarithms Medium

If \(2^{a}=3^{b}=6^{-c}\) then \(a b+b c+c a=\)

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 0
(D) None of these
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option C Verified Solution

๐Ÿ“˜ Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

\(2^{a}=3^{b}=6^{-c}=k\) (say) \[\] \(\Rightarrow 2=k^{\frac{1}{a}}, 3=k^{\frac{1}{b}}\) and \(k^{-\frac{1}{c}}\) \[\] As \(2 \times 3=6\) or \(k^{\frac{1}{a}} \cdot k^{\frac{1}{b}}=k^{-\frac{1}{c}}\) \[\] or \(\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}=-\frac{1}{c}\) \[\] \(\Rightarrow b c+a c=-a b\) or \(a b+b c+c a=0\) \[\] Choice (c)\[\]

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