Question

The mean of five numbers is 28 if one number excluded and mean value reduced by 2 what is the value

Answer 1

$\textbf {Hey there, here is the solution.}$

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STEP 1: Find the sum of the 5 numbers:

Mean of 5 numbers = 28

Total of 5 numbers = 28 x 5 = 140

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STEP 2: Find the sum of the 4 numbers:

Mean of 4 numbers = 28 - 2 = 26

Total of 4 numbers = 26 x 4 = 104

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STEP 3: Find the number excluded:

The excluded number is 140 - 104 = 36

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Answer: The excluded number is 36

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