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The average of 6 observations is 12. A new seventh observation is included and the new average is decreased by 1. The seventh observation is:
A. 1
B. 3
C. 6
D. 5
E. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Seventh observation = (7×11-6×12)=5
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D is the correct option.
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5 it is it
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Let x be the summation of all observation
then, x/6=12 => x=72
now sum of new observation is be y
then, y/7=11 (as according to question )
which gives y=77 ,
therefore new observation =(77-72)=5
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5.. ( a+b+c+d+e+f)/6=12... a+b+c+d+e+f=72.. (a+b+c+d+e+f+g)/7=11 .. 72+g=77.. g=5(ans)
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