The mean of five numbers is 80, out of which mean of 4 numbers is 46, find the 5th number:
A
4
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B
20
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C
434
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D
66
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E
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A None of the above Since, the mean of five numbers is 80, out of which mean of 4 numbers is 46 So, the 5th number = Sum of 5th Observation - Sum of 4th Observations =(80×5)−(46×4) =400−184=216 Disclaimer: The options provided are all incorrect.