Look at this set of 5 numbers:80,95,69,80,46How would the mean change if the number 71 replaced the number 46 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Q. Look at this set of 5 numbers:80,95,69,80,46How would the mean change if the number 71 replaced the number 46 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Calculate original mean: Step 1: Calculate the original mean of the set.Original set: 80,95,69,80,46Sum of original set = 80+95+69+80+46=370Number of elements = 5Original mean = 370/5=74
Replace number and calculate new mean: Step 2: Replace the number 46 with 71 in the set and calculate the new mean.New set: 80,95,69,80,71Sum of new set = 80+95+69+80+71=395New mean = 5395=79
Compare original and new mean: Step 3: Compare the original mean and the new mean to determine the change.Original mean = 74New mean = 79Since 79 > 74, the mean increases.
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