Q. Terrence has the following data:10,14,c,10If the mean is 12, which number could c be?Choices:(A)14(B)2
Arrange data and include unknown: Arrange the given data and include the unknown c: 10, 14, c, 10.
Calculate mean of data set: Calculate the mean of the data set. The formula for the mean is (sum of all items)/(number of items). Here, (10+14+c+10)/4=12.
Solve for unknown: Solve for c: (34+c)/4=12. Multiply both sides by 4 to clear the fraction: 34+c=48.
Subtract to isolate unknown: Subtract 34 from both sides to isolate c: c=48−34.
Calculate unknown: Calculate c: c=14.
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