Mathematics
If the mean of four observations is 20 and when a constant c is added to each observation the mean becomes 22. The value of c is :
−2
2
4
6
Measures of Central Tendency
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Answer
Given,
The mean of four observations is 20
When a constant c is added to each observation, total increase is 4(c)
New sum = 80 + 4c
New mean = 80 + 4c = 22(4)
4c = 88 - 80
c =
c = 2.
Hence, option 2 is the correct option.
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