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The mean of 5 numbers is 15. If one more number is included, the mean of the 6 numbers becomes 17. Find the included number.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

Sum of the 5 numbers =5×15=75= 5 \times 15 = 75.

Sum of the 6 numbers =6×17=102= 6 \times 17 = 102.

The new number =102−75=27= 102 - 75 = 27.

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