Statistics
Measures of Central Tendency
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Question:
The mean of 5 observations is 12. If one observation 8 is removed, find the new mean.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Sum of observations = mean × n.
Step 1: Old sum = 12 × 5 = 60. Step 2: New sum = 60 - 8 = 52. Step 3: New mean = 52/4 = 13.
Correct Answer: C
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