A data set has a mean of 16 and consists of 6 numbers. If 5 of the numbers are 28, 16, 28, 13, 5, what is the remaining number?
- A. 6 ✓
- B. 11
- C. 1
- D. 16
Correct answer
A. 6
Explanation
Sum of all 6 numbers = mean × count = 16 × 6 = 96. Sum of the known numbers = 90. Remaining number = 96 - 90 = 6.
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