Question

The mean of 24 numbers is 35. If 3 is added to each number, find the new mean?

Answer 1

38

Explanation:

If you add 3 to the numbers, then you add 3 to the average, or mean.

Answer 2

38

Explanation:

24 * 35 = 840

24 * 3 = 72

840 + 72 = 912

912 / 24 = 38