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The average of 12 observations is 8. After that it is found 13 is replaced by 10 by mistake. What is the correct average of all observation…

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The average of 12 observations is 8. After that it is found 13 is replaced by 10 by mistake. What is the correct average of all observations ?
  • A17
  • B17.5
  • C7.75
  • D8
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Sum of the 12 observations = 12 * 8 = 96
Sum of the observations after correcting the mistake = 96 - 13 + 10 = 93
=> Required average = $\frac{93}{12} = 7.75$
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Solution
Sum of the 12 observations = 12 * 8 = 96
Sum of the observations after correcting the mistake = 96 - 13 + 10 = 93
=> Required average = $\frac{93}{12} = 7.75$