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The mean of ten positive numbers is 16. When another number is added, the mean...

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The mean of ten positive numbers is 16. When another number is added, the mean becomes 18. Find the eleventh number

  • A. 3
  • B. 16
  • C. 38
  • D. 30
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

Mean of 10 numbers = 16

The total sum of numbers = 16 x 10 = 160

Mean of 11 numbers = 18

Total sum of numbers = 11 x 18

= 198

The 11th no. = 198 - 160

= 38

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