The combined mean of two groups of sizes n₁ and n₂ with means x̄₁ and x̄₂ is given by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The combined mean of two groups of sizes n₁ and n₂ with means x̄₁ and x̄₂ is given by:
A. (x̄₁ + x̄₂)/2
B. (n₁x̄₁ + n₂x̄₂)/2
C. (n₁x̄₁ + n₂x̄₂)/(n₁ + n₂)
D. (x̄₁/x̄₂) × (n₁ + n₂)
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Combined mean is a weighted average.

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