Look at this set of 7 numbers:68,84,25,52,68,18,70How would the mean change if the number 70 replaced the number 84 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Q. Look at this set of 7 numbers:68,84,25,52,68,18,70How would the mean change if the number 70 replaced the number 84 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Calculate Original Mean: Calculate the original mean of the set: 68,84,25,52,68,18,70. Sum of original set = 68+84+25+52+68+18+70=385Number of elements = 7Original mean = 385/7=55
Calculate New Mean: Calculate the new mean after replacing 84 with 70. New set = 68,70,25,52,68,18,70 Sum of new set = 68+70+25+52+68+18+70=371 New mean = 371/7=53
Compare Means: Compare the original mean and the new mean to determine the change.Original mean = 55New mean = 53Since 53 is less than 55, the mean decreases.
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