The average of 10 numbers is calculated as 15. It is discovered later on that while calculating the average one number, namely 36, was wrongly read as 26. the correct average is ------
Answer: 16
Explanation
The average of 10 numbers= 15
The total of 10 numbers= 15*10=150
The correct total of 10 numbers= 150+36–26=160
The correct average of 10 numbers= 160/10=16
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