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The mean of ten positive numbers is 16. When another number is added, the mean becomes 18. Find the eleventh number

A

3

B

16

C

38

D

30

correct option: c

Given that the mean of 10 positive numbers = 16

Sum of numbers = 16 x 10 = 160

Mean of 11 numbers = 18

Total sum of numbers = 11 x 18

= 198

The 11th number = 198 - 160

= 38

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