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The mean of first 3 terms is 14 and the mean of next 2 terms is 18. The mean of 5 numbers is

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A14.5
B15
C14
D15.6
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Correct Answer

✅ Option d — 15.6

All Options:

  • A14.5
  • B15
  • C14
  • D15.6

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

**Step 1: Compute sum of first 3 terms.** Sum1=3×14=42\text{Sum}_1 = 3 \times 14 = 42 **Step 2: Compute sum of next 2 terms.** Sum2=2×18=36\text{Sum}_2 = 2 \times 18 = 36 **Step 3: Compute the overall mean of 5 numbers.** Mean=42+365=785=15.6\text{Mean} = \frac{42 + 36}{5} = \frac{78}{5} = 15.6 **Note:** The computed answer is 15.6 (Option D), not 14.5 (Option A). Let us recheck: 42+36=78\displaystyle 42+36=78, 78/5=15.6\displaystyle 78/5=15.6. The correct answer is **15.6**. Hence, **Option D** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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12-15 Marks

Key Topics

Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation

The core foundation of Statistics. This chapter covers Mean (Arithmetic, Geometric, Harmonic), Median, Mode, and their properties. It also explores measures of spread like Range, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation, and Quartile Deviation.

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