NDA2020MathematicsStatisticsActual
A data set of n observations has mean 2 M , while another data set of 2 n observations has mean M . What is the mean of the combined data sets?
Options
- AM
- B3 M 2
- C2 M 3
- D4 M 3
Correct answer
D. 4 M 3
Step-by-step solution
Sum of n observation =2 M n Sum of 2 n observation =M 2 n Mean of combined data sets = 2 M n+2 M n (n+2 n) = 4 3 M .