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If the constant is added to every observation of data then arithmatic mean obtained is

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Increased by the constant. Take a very simple case.

4 + 5 + 6 = 15

The mean is 5 (obtained by dividing the total (15) by the number of terms (3).

Now add a constant say 6

4 + 6 = 10

5 + 6 = 11

6 + 6 = 12

Total = 33/3 = 11

So the mean 5 is increased by the constant 6.

Now do the same thing more symbolically.

4 + c

5 + c

6 + c

Total = 15 + 3c

Divide by 3 you get 5 + c

If you want a more formal proof involving n terms, leave a note.

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