Question
Mathematics Question on Quadratic Equations
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: If the roots of the quadratic equation x2−4x−log3a=0 are real, then the least value of a is 1/81.
Statement II: The harmonic mean of the roots of the equation (5+2)x2−(4+5)x+(8+25)=0 is 2.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is(C): Statement I is true but Statement II is false