Question

The mean of 20 observations is 12.5. By error, one observation was noted as (-15) instead of 15. Then the correct mean is ___?

Answer 1

The correct mean is -12.5.

Step by step explanation:

If one of the 20 observations is a negative number, then the mean would be negative. This is because, when a negative number is in contact with (meaning added, subtracted, multiplied by) a positive number, the whole answer is negative, because it's opposite signs.

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