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Aptitude · Q158

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 158

Q158

The mean of 25 observations was found to be 78.4. But later on it was found that 96 were misread as 69. The correct means is-

A.
76.54
B.
78.4
C.
79.48
Answer
D.
81.32

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Correct sum = (78.4 × 25 + 96 - 69) = 1987
∴ Correct mean
=
= 79.48