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Question : The mean of 9 observations is 16. When one more observation is included, the new mean becomes 17. What is the value of the 10th observation?

Option 1: 9

Option 2: 16

Option 3: 26

Option 4: 30


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Correct Answer: 26


Solution : Given:
The mean of 9 observations is 16. One more observation is included and the new mean after becomes 17.
Tenth observation = sum of ten observations – sum of nine observations
= (17 × 10) – (16 × 9)
= 170 – 144
= 26
Hence, the correct answer is 26.

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