alleryStart learning →Five readings average 20. A sixth reading is added and the average stays unchanged. What is the sixth reading?
A20
B10
C16
D25
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 20
The mean stays the same only if the new value equals the mean, so it is 20.
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