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If $a, b, c$ are distinct $+v e$ real numbers and $a^2+b^2+c^2=1$ then $a b+b c+c a$ is
MathematicsBasic of MathematicsJEE MainJEE Main 2002
Options:
  • A
    less than 1
  • B
    equal to 1
  • C
    greater than 1
  • D
    any real no.
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
less than 1
$a b+b c+c a=\frac{(a+b+c)^2-1}{2} < 1$

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