(i) 2 and 8
(ii) a3b and ab3
Solution:
(i) 2 and 8
According to the question, GM between a and b is √ab
We have a = 2 and b =8
GM = √2×8 = √16
GM = 4
(ii) a3b and ab3
According to the question, GM between a and b is √ab
We have a = a3b and b = ab3
GM = √(a3b × ab3) = √a4b4
GM = a2b2