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We define the average (harmonic mean) as the reciprocal of the average (arithmetic mean) of reciprocals. What is the average (harmonic mean) of 2, 3, and 6?

A. 1/3
B. 1/2
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D. 2
E. 3

\(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{6} = \\
\frac{3}{h}\)
h = 3, answer E
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==> If you find the average of the reciprocals, you get \(\frac{++}{3}=\frac{1}{3}\) .

Since it is the reciprocal of that, the answer is E.
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Reciprocal of the - average of reciprocals.

So lets take average of reciprocals first. (1/2 + 1/3 + 1/6)/3 = (6/6)/3 = 1/3

Now lets take its reciprocal. 1/(1/3) = 3. hence E answer
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