MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2021 - Question 23
Mathematics 2021 JAMB Past Questions - Question 23: The mean of ten positive numbers is 16. When another number is added, the mean becomes 18. Find the eleventh number

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Correct Answer
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Explanation
Mean of 10 numbers = 16The total sum of numbers = 16 x 10 = 160Mean of 11 numbers = 18Total sum of numbers = 11 x 18= 198The 11th no. = 198 - 160= 38

