The following data set is given: 122, 130, 145, 154, 165, 178 Adding which number to the set will increase its mean? 140 A) B) C) D) 148 149 150

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The following data set is given: 122, 130, 145, 154, 165, 178

Adding which number to the set will increase its mean?
140
A)
B)
C)
D)
148
149
150

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Answer:

150

Explanation:

Mean is average, so adding any number above the original mean would increase the mean.

Joseph Ocasio answered Aug 25, 2023

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