Question

Find the value of x such that the data set has the given mean

99, 86, 76, 95, x; mean 91

a) x =91
b) x=87
c) x=82
d) x=99

Answer 1

(99 + 86 + 76 + 95 + x)/5 = 91
(356 + x)/5 = 91
356 + x = 5*91
356 + x = 455
x = 455 - 356
Answer: x = 99

Answer 2

The Answer should be
(99 + 86 + 76 + 95 + x)/5 = 91
(356 + x)/5 = 91
356 + x = 5*91
356 + x = 455
x = 455 - 356
Answer: x = 99

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