The Mean of a Sample of 15 Measurements Is 35

question 119

Short Answer

The mean of a sample of 15 measurements is 35.6. Suppose that the sample is enlarged to 16 measurements, by including one additional measurement having a value of 42. Find the mean of the sample of 16 measurements.

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