JAMB - Mathematics (1990 - No. 35)

The mean of ten positive numbers is 16. When another number is added, the mean becomes 18. Find the eleventh number
3
16
18
38

Explanation

Mean of 10 numbers = 16

The total sum of numbers = 16 x 10 = 160

Mean of 11 numbers = 18

Total sum of numbers = 11 x 18

= 198

The 11th no. = 198 - 160

= 38

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