Question

5 positive integers are arranged in ascending order, as follows: 2, 5, 8, 10, x The mean and the median are equal. Find x

Answer 1

Answer:

X = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Since The mean and mode of the set are equal we can see that 8 is the mean and median.

Now we have an simple equation.

Mean = Sum of Data ÷ Number of values

8 = 25 + x ÷ 5

8 x 5 = 25 + x

40 = 25 + x

40 - 25 = x

x = 15