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The mean of a set of seven numbers is 81. If one of the numbers is discarded, the mean of the remaining numbers is 78. The value of discarded number is - Mathematics

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Question

The mean of a set of seven numbers is 81. If one of the numbers is discarded, the mean of the remaining numbers is 78. The value of discarded number is

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  • 101

  • 100

  • 99

  • 98

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Solution

99

Explanation;

Hint:

Total of 8 numbers = 81 × 7 = 567

Total of 7 numbers = 78 × 6 = 468

The number = 567 – 468 = 99

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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 2 | Page 288

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