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The median of the observations 11, 12, 14, (x - 2), (x + 4), (x + 9), 32, 38, 47 are arranged in ascending order is 24. Find the value of x and hence find the mean.

Measures of Central Tendency

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No. of observations (n) = 9.

Here, n = 9, which is odd.

Median = n+12\dfrac{n + 1}{2} th term

= 9+12=102\dfrac{9 + 1}{2} = \dfrac{10}{2} = 5th term

= x + 4.

Given, median = 24

⇒ x + 4 = 24

⇒ x = 20.

Observations = 11, 12, 14, (x - 2), (x + 4), (x + 9), 32, 38, 47

= 11, 12, 14, 18, 24, 29, 32, 38, 47.

Sum of observations = 11 + 12 + 14 + 18 + 24 + 29 + 32 + 38 + 47

= 225.

Mean = Sum of observationsNo. of observations=2259\dfrac{\text{Sum of observations}}{\text{No. of observations}} = \dfrac{225}{9} = 25.

Hence, x = 20 and mean = 25.

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