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2021

Mathematics

JAMB

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

Correct Answer: 38

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

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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