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the mean of the values in a data set is a. If each of the values in the data set were multiplied by 7, what would be the mean of the resulting data?

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Answer:

It’s 7a

Explanation:

User SirPentor
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Answer:

Mean of resulting data = 7 times mean of original data=7a

Explanation:

Given that all values in a data set are multiplied by 7. to find the mean of the new set.

Let {x1,x2....xn} be the original data set.

The mean of this data set a=
(x1+x2+...+xn)/(n)

Now multiply all values by 7

New data set

= {7x1, 7x2...7xn}

Sum of these = 7(x1+x2+..+xn) = 7 times sum of original data set


No of element = n for both the sets

Hence new mean = 7 * mean of original set.=7a

in other words, if the mean of the values in a data set is a. If each of the values in the data set were multiplied by 7, new mean would be 7a.

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