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The mean of n observations is \(\overline{X}.\) If k is added to each observation, then the new mean isA. \(\overline{X}\)B. \(\overline{X} + \text{k}\)C. \(\overline{X} - \text{k}\)D. \(\text{k}\overline{X}\)

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Correct answer is B.

Mean = (x1 + x2 + ...+ n terms)/N

= x1 + k + x2 + k +...+n terms/N

= Mean + k

\(\overline{X} + \text{k}\)



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