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The mean of five numbers is 80, out of which mean of 4 numbers is 46, find the 5th number :

We know that



Sum of observations = Mean × Total number of observations


Given mean of 4 numbers = 46


Sum of four numbers = 4 × 46 = 184


Also, mean of 5 numbers = 80



Fifth number = 80×5 – 184 = 400 – 184 =216

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