The geometric mean of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The geometric mean of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 is:
A. 6
B. 5.2
C. 3.5
D. 4
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Product = 1×2×4×8×16 = 1024. 1024^(1/5) = 4 (since 4^5=1024).

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