For a Given Set of Variables, the Geometric Mean Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

For a given set of variables, the geometric mean is calculated by:

• A) adding the variables and then dividing the sum by n (n = the number of variables).
• B) finding the product of all the variables and then calculating the nth root.
• C) adding the variables and then calculating the nth root.
• D) finding the product of all the variables and then dividing by n.

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