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If, in a $\triangle A B C, \tan \frac{A}{2}=\frac{5}{6}$ and $\tan \frac{C}{2}=\frac{2}{5}$, then $a, b, c$ are such that :
MathematicsProperties of TrianglesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2006
Options:
  • A $b^2=a c$
  • B $2 b=a+c$
  • C $2 a c=b(a+c)$
  • D $a+b=c$
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The correct answer is: $2 b=a+c$
$\because \quad \tan A=\frac{5}{6}$ and $\tan C=\frac{2}{5}$
$\therefore \quad \tan A \tan C=\frac{5}{6} \cdot \frac{2}{5}$
$\Rightarrow \quad \frac{s-b}{s}=\frac{1}{3}$
$\Rightarrow \quad 3 s-3 b=s$
$\Rightarrow \quad 2 s=3 b$
$\Rightarrow \quad a+c=2 b$

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