Statistics And Probability Question 36

Question: The mean of 5 numbers is 18. If one number is excluded, their mean becomes 16. Then the excluded number is

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Options:

A) 18

B) 25

C) 26

D) 30

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Sum of total number = 18 × 5 = 90 After one number excluded Sum of total number = 16 × 4 = 64 Then, excluded number is 90 - 64 = 26.