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If the mean of the following data is 14 then,find the value of a. 13,15,15,a,15,11

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Answer:

Explanation:

Mean is calculated by total sum divided by number

14 = 13+15+15+ a+15 +11/6,

The missing value is given as a;

14 = 69 + a /6

We cross multiply:

69 + a = 14 x 6

69 + a = 84

Subtract 69 from both sides to get the value of a

69 + a - 69 = 84 - 69

a = 15

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