Question

if the mean of 5 observation is x,x+4, x+6, x+8, x+12 is 16.find the value of x.​

Answer 1

Answer:

mean= sum of the observations / no. of observations

According to question

(x+x+4+x+6+x+8+x+12)/5= 16

(5x+30)/5=16

taking 5 as common

5(x+6)/5=16

x+6=16

x=10

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Answer 2

Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

(x + x + 4 + x + 6 + x + 8 + x + 12)/5 = 16

(5x + 30)/5 = 16

Take 5 as common

5(x +6)/5 = 16

x = 10

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