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After 8 points are added to each score in a sample, the mean is found to be M= 40. What was the value for the original mean

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Answer:

The value for the original mean = 32

Explanation:

Here, we want to calculate the original value of the mean.

Let the number of samples be n

Mathematically;

mean = Total value/n

Now, we added 8 to each of values; total value added = 8 * n = 8n

Now, for the new mean of 40; we have

(Total value + 8n)/n = 40

Total value + 8n = 40n

Total value = 40n -8n

Total value = 32n

kindly recall from the beginning of the solution;

mean = Total value/n

mean = 32n/n

mean = 32

So the original value of the mean is 32

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