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The mean of five numbers is 50, out of which mean of 4 numbers is 46, find the 5th number:

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Question

The mean of five numbers is 50, out of which mean of 4 numbers is 46, find the 5th number:

Options

  • 4

  • 20

  • 434

  • 66

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Solution

66
Explanation:

Since, the mean of five numbers is 50, out of which mean of 4 numbers is 46

So, the 5th number

= Sum of 5th Observation - Sum of 4th Observations

= (50 × 5) - (46 × 4)

= 250 - 184

= 66

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Chapter 7: Statistics - Problem Set 7 [Page 126]

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Balbharati Mathematics 1 [English] Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 7 Statistics
Problem Set 7 | Q (1) (vi) | Page 126

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