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The mean of 5, 9, x, 17 and 21 is 13, then find the value of x

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Question

The mean of 5, 9, x, 17 and 21 is 13, then find the value of x

Options

  • 9

  • 13

  • 17

  • 21

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Solution

13

Explanation;

Hint:

Mean = `(5 + 9 + x + 17 + 21)/5`

13 = `(52 + x)/5`

65 = 52 + x

x = 65 – 52

= 13

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Chapter 8: Statistics - Exercise 8.4 [Page 288]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics [English] Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 8 Statistics
Exercise 8.4 | Q 8 | Page 288

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