The harmonic mean of 2, 3, and 6 is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The harmonic mean of 2, 3, and 6 is:
A. 3
B. 3.6
C. 3.27
D. 2.8
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Reciprocals: 1/2, 1/3, 1/6. Sum = 1. AM of reciprocals = 1/3. HM = 1/(1/3) = 3.

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