alleryStart learning →Five numbers have a mean of 8. One of them, 12, is removed. What is the mean of the other four?
A8
B6
C7
D9
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 7
The five total 40, taking away 12 leaves 28, and 28 divided by 4 is 7.
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