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The Mean of 18, 28, X, 32, 14 and 36 is 23. Find the Value of X. Sum of Data - Mathematics

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The mean of 18, 28, x, 32, 14 and 36 is 23. Find the value of x. Sum of data

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∵ Mean = `"Sum of data"/"Number of data"`

`=> 23 = (18 + 28 + x + 32 + 14 + 36)/6`

`=> 23 = (128 + x)/6`

`=> 23 xx 6 = 128 + x`

⇒ 138 = 128 + x

⇒ 138 - 128 = x

∴ x = 10

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Chapter 34: Mean and Median - Exercise 34 (A)

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Selina Mathematics [English] Class 6
Chapter 34 Mean and Median
Exercise 34 (A) | Q 5
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