Q. Chloe has the following data:15,b,8,8,19,15If the mean is 14, which number could b be?Choices:(A)7(B)19
Calculate Sum Excluding b: Calculate the sum of the given numbers excluding b and the total number of numbers.Sum excluding b = 15+8+8+19+15=65.Total numbers = 6.
Find Total Sum for Mean: Use the mean formula to find the total sum needed for a mean of 14.Mean = Total sum / Number of numbers14=6Total sumTotal sum = 14×6=84.
Subtract to Find b: Subtract the sum excluding b from the total sum to find b.b= Total sum − Sum excluding bb=84−65=19.
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