Look at this set of 8 numbers:87,99,29,70,37,43,15,84How would the mean change if the number 85 replaced the number 37 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Q. Look at this set of 8 numbers:87,99,29,70,37,43,15,84How would the mean change if the number 85 replaced the number 37 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Calculate Original Mean: Calculate the original mean of the set.Original set: 87,99,29,70,37,43,15,84Sum of original set = 87+99+29+70+37+43+15+84=464Number of elements = 8Original mean = 464/8=58
Replace and Calculate New Mean: Replace the number 37 with 85 in the set and calculate the new mean.New set: 87,99,29,70,85,43,15,84Sum of new set = 87+99+29+70+85+43+15+84=512New mean = 8512=64
Compare Original and New Mean: Compare the original mean and the new mean. Original mean = 58, New mean = 64 Since 64 is greater than 58, the mean increases.
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