If \(a\) and \(b\) are both positive integers such that \(a < b,\) which of the following must be true?

This topic has expert replies
Legendary Member
Posts: 2898
Joined: Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:49 pm
Thanked: 6 times
Followed by:5 members

Timer

00:00

Your Answer

A

B

C

D

E

Global Stats

If \(a\) and \(b\) are both positive integers such that \(a < b,\) which of the following must be true?

(A) \(a<\sqrt{ab}<b\)

(B) \(\sqrt{a}<\sqrt{ab}<\sqrt{b}\)

(C) \(\sqrt{a}<\sqrt{b}<\sqrt{ab}\)

(D) \(\sqrt{ab}<a<b\)

(D) \(a<\sqrt{ab}<\sqrt{b}\)

Answer: A

Source: Veritas Prep