Question

The average of 8 numbers is 12. If each number is increased by 2, the average of the new set of numbers is:

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the average be X

X/8= 12

X=96

now every no. increased by 2 and total no's. are 8 so total increase 2*8=16

now ,

new no. is 96+16 new mean

= (96+16)/8=12+2=14

Answer 2

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Let the average be X

X/8= 12

X=96

now every no. increased by 2 and total no's. are 8 so total increase 2*8=16

now ,

new no. is 96+16 new mean

= (96+16)/8=12+2=14