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A student computed the mean of 10 numbers as 50.
While adding, the number 46 was mistakenly added twice and the number 64 was left out completely.
There are actually 10 numbers. Find the correct mean.

Class 7Arithmetic MeanData Handling
  • A46.8
  • B56.8
  • C51.8
  • D103.6

Step-by-Step Solution

Wrong total used = . Remove the extra 46 and add the missing 64: correct total = 500 - 46 + 64 = 518. Correct mean = 518 / 10 = 51.8.
Answer: C) 51.8

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