Question 121

The mean of 20 items is 55. If two items 45 and 30 are removed, the new mean of the remaining items is

Solution

The mean of 20 items is 55

=> Sum of 20 items = 55*20 = 1100

If 45 and 30 are removed

=> New sum = 1100-45-30 = 1025

and number of items remained = 20-2 = 18

=> New mean = $$\frac{1025}{18}$$ = 56.9


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