MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2017 - Question 16

Mathematics 2017 JAMB Past Questions - Question 16: What is the geometric mean of 9 and 16?

What is the geometric mean of 9 and 16?
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

The geometric mean of two numbers is the square root of their product. So, the geometric mean of 9 and 16 is the square root of (9 * 16), which is the square root of 144.Therefore, the geometric mean of 9 and 16 is √144, which simplifies to 12.