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For what value of x the mean of the given observations (2x − 5), (x + 3), (7 − x), (5 − x) and (x + 9) with frequencies 2, 3, 4, 6 and 1 respectively is 4?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

Measures of Central Tendency

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Answer

Observations (x)Frequency (f)fx
2x -524x- 10
x + 333x + 9
7 - x428 - 4x
5 - x630 - 6x
x + 91x + 9
Total∑ f = 16∑ fx = 66 - 2x

By formula,

Mean=fxf4=662x162x=66642x=2x=1.\text{Mean} = \dfrac{\sum fx}{\sum f} \\[1em] 4 = \dfrac{66 - 2x}{16} \\[1em] 2x = 66 - 64 \\[1em] 2x = 2 \\[1em] x = 1.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

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