Statistics
Measures of Central Tendency
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Question:
The mean of 8 observations is 20. If one observation 27 is removed, find the new mean.
A. 18
B. 18.5
C. 19
D. 19.5
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Sum of observations = mean × n.
Step 1: Old sum = 20 × 8 = 160. Step 2: New sum = 160 - 27 = 133. Step 3: New mean = 133/7 = 19.
Correct Answer: C
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