The most appropriate average to be used to compute the average rate of growth in population is:

Arithmetic mean

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Median

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Geometric mean

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Harmonic mean

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Solution

The correct option is C Geometric mean
In geometric mean method, the average percentage increase in the population is assumed to be constant decade to decade through which future population is worked out. Therefore, it is the most appropriate average to be used to compute the average rate of growth in population.

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