Look at this set of 8 numbers:62,47,83,50,52,54,82,90How would the mean change if the number 47 were added to the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Q. Look at this set of 8 numbers:62,47,83,50,52,54,82,90How would the mean change if the number 47 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: 62,47,83,50,52,54,82,90.Sum of original set = 62+47+83+50+52+54+82+90=520.Number of elements in original set = 8.Original mean = 520/8=65.
Calculate New Mean: Calculate the new mean after adding 47 to the set.New set: 62,47,83,50,52,54,82,90,47.Sum of new set = 520+47=567.Number of elements in new set = 9.New mean = 567/9=63.
Compare Means: Compare the original mean to the new mean. Original mean = 65; New mean = 63. Since 63 is less than 65, the mean decreases.
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