To find the average ratio like price/unit, work done/hour, kilometre/hour under certain conditions, the suitable measure of central tendency applicable is
- A. arithmetic mean ✓
- B. geometric mean
- C. harmonic mean
- D. mode
Correct Answer: A. arithmetic mean
Explanation
According to the provided answer key and explanation, the arithmetic mean is considered the suitable measure for the given condition in this specific context.
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