The mean of 50 observations was 36.

The mean of 50 observations was 36. It was found later that an observation 58 was wrongly taken as 43. The corrected new mean is?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

36.3

Steps/Work

Correct sum
= (36 * 50 + 58 - 43)
= 1815.
Correct mean = 1815/50
= 36.3
Answer:E