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The mean of a set of data is 45 years. Find the missing numbers in the data set {40, 45, 48, ?, 54, ?, 45}. Explain the method or strategy you used.

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There are 7 numbers. 7 X 45 equals 315. 40+45+48+54+45=232.
315-232=83.

The 2 numbers can each have different values, such as 41 and 42, or 40 and 43. The numbers must add up to 83, though.
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