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The mean of 5 numbers is 8.

one more number is added to the group.
the mean of the numbers is 9.
what number was added to the group​

User Abhishek
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Answer:

14

Explanation:

Sum of the first five numbers = 40

The sum of the six numbers should equal 9 x 6 = 54

So, you would do 54 - 40 = 14

Hope that helps! :)

-Aphrodite

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