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The mean of 100 observations is 50. If in one of the observations 50 is replaced by 150, the resulting mean will be


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50.5

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51

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51.5

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52

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Solution

The correct option is B

51


Mean of 100 observations = 50

Total100=50 Total=5000

50 is replaced by 150, hence the difference between the values =15050=100

new total=5000+100=5100

New mean =5100100=51


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