alleryStart learning →For two distinct positive numbers, which ordering of the three means holds?
AAM > GM > HM
BHM > GM > AM
CAM = GM = HM
DGM > AM > HM
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. AM > GM > HM
The arithmetic mean always exceeds the geometric mean, which in turn exceeds the harmonic mean.
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