Question

If the arithmetic mean of 2,3,5,x and 17 is 8,find the value of x

Answer 1

Arithmetic mean = Sum of observations / Number of observations.



8 = 2 + 3 + 5 + X + 17 / 5




27 + X = 40


X = 40 - 27



X = 13.

Answer 2

Hi Friend !!!

Here is ur answer !!!

2+3+5+17+x/5 =8

27+x = 40

x = 13

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