Q. Jon has the following data:18,8,n,8If the mean is 13, which number could n be?Choices:(A)30(B)18
Calculate Mean Sum: Calculate the sum of the numbers given the mean.Mean formula: Mean=Number of numbersSum of all numbersGiven mean = 13, Number of numbers = 4Sum = Mean×Number of numbers=13×4=52
Sum Known Numbers: Sum up the known numbers and set up the equation to find n. Known numbers: 18, 8, 8Sum of known numbers = 18+8+8=34
Solve for n: Solve for n using the total sum from Step 1.Total sum = 52 (from Step 1)Sum of known numbers = 34 (from Step 2)Equation: 34+n=52Solve for n: n=52−34=18
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