- A26
- B20
- C19
- D24
Step-by-Step Solution
Sum of seven = . Sum of six = . Dropped number = 140 − 114 = 26.
Answer: A) 26
Seven numbers have a mean of 20. Dropping one of them brings the mean of the other six down to 19. Which number was dropped?
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