For a dataset with values 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, the geometric mean is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

For a dataset with values 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, the geometric mean is:
A. 12
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Product = 32768. (32768)^(1/5) = 8 (since 8^5 = 32768).

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