Q282
The average of 25 observations is 13. It was later found that an observation 73 was wrongly entered as 48. The new average is -
A.
12.6
B.
14
AnswerC.
15
D.
13.8
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
According to the question,Average of 25 observations = 13
Sum of 25 observations = 13 × 25 = 325
One observation entered wrongly 48 instead of 73.
∴ Difference = 73 - 48 = 25 (less)
∴ Actual sum of 25 observation = 325 + 25 = 350
Actual average = = 14