The mean of the numbers , and is 9. Find the value of .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 9

  1. Step 1: Mean formula: . Step 2. Multiply by 5: . Step 3. Solve: . Answer: 9. Why not the others: 8 gives a sum of 44 and mean 8.8.

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