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The mean of a variable x having 50 observations is 45. If a new variable is defined as U=x+45 the mean of the new variable is

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45
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0
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95
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90
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Solution

The correct option is D 90
Mean of variables with 50 observations = 45
Sum of variables with 50 observations = 45×50=2250
Now new sum = 2250+50×45=4500
Thus, new mean = 450050=90

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