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Average of ten positive numbers is . If each number is increased by , then

  1. A
    remains unchanged.
  2. B
    may decrease
  3. C
    may increase
  4. D
    is increased by 10%

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let the ten positive numbers be . Their initial average is:


If each number is increased by , the new values become .
The new average will be:



An increase to represents exactly a increase in the average value.

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Average of ten positive numbers is . If each number is increased by , then
A
remains unchanged.
B
may decrease
C
may increase
D
is increased by 10%

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