Look at this set of 5 numbers:73,58,73,81,40How would the mean change if the number 65 were added to the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Q. Look at this set of 5 numbers:73,58,73,81,40How would the mean change if the number 65 were added to the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Calculate Original Mean: Calculate the original mean of the set.Original set: 73,58,73,81,40Sum of original set = 73+58+73+81+40=325Number of elements in original set = 5Original mean = 5325=65
Add Number and Recalculate Mean: Add the number 65 to the set and calculate the new mean.New set: 73,58,73,81,40,65Sum of new set = 325+65=390Number of elements in new set = 6New mean = 6390=65
Compare Original and New Mean: Compare the original mean with the new mean. Original mean = 65, New mean = 65 Since both means are equal, the mean does not change.
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