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The average of 100 observations is 50. What will be the difference of the resulting average to original one, when an observation with value of 50 is replaced with 150?

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Solution

The correct option is B 1
Average of 100 observations = 50

Total100 = 50
Total = 5000

50 is replaced by 150, hence the difference between the values
= 150 - 50 = 100

New total = 5000 + 100 = 5100
New average = 5100100 = 51

Difference of averages = 51 - 50 = 1

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