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Let a,b and c be distinct positive numbers. If the vectors ai^+aj^+ck^,i^+k^ and ci^+cj^+bk^ are co-planar, then c is equal to:
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Options:
  • A 21a+1b
  • B a+b2
  • C 1a+1b
  • D ab
Solution:
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The correct answer is: ab

Given vectors ai^+aj^+ck^,i^+k^ and ci^+cj^+bk^ are co-planar, then

aac101ccb=0

a0-c-ab-c+cc-0=0

c2=ab

c=ab.

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