Question

If, for the given data set, if the mean is 26, find the value of x.
26, 28, 29, 31, 22, x

Answer 1

20

Explanation:

26 + 28 + 29 + 31 + 22 + x. =26

6

136 +x. =26. multiply by LCD (6)

6

136 + x = 156

-136. -136

x= 20

check:

26+28+29+31+22+20÷6

=26