Multiple choice

If same quantity is subtracted from all entries, arithmetic mean will

  1. decrease by the same quantity

  2. increase by same quantity

  3. remains the same

  4. doubles

  5. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Overall sum will be original sum - n times the constant quantity. Hence it decreases by same quantity.

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