B2 Geometric Mean Review Revised

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What is the geometric mean of two numbers a and b?

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How do you find the geometric mean of three numbers a, b, and c?

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If the geometric mean of 4 and 16 is x, what is x?

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What is the relationship between the arithmetic mean and the geometric mean?

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The arithmetic mean is always greater than or equal to the geometric mean for non-negative numbers.

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How can the geometric mean be used in finance?

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The geometric mean is used to calculate average rates of return over time, especially when dealing with percentages.

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If the geometric mean of x and 25 is 15, what is x?

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What is the formula for the geometric mean of n numbers?

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How do you calculate the geometric mean of a set of values?

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Multiply all the values together and then take the nth root, where n is the number of values.

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What is the geometric mean of 1, 3, and 9?

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In what scenarios is the geometric mean preferred over the arithmetic mean?

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The geometric mean is preferred when dealing with ratios, percentages, or values that are multiplicative in nature.