JAMB Mathematics 2014 Question 44

Question 44

Measures of Central Tendency

The mean of 2−t, 4+t, 3−2t, 2+t and t−1 is

  1. A.−2
  2. B.t
  3. C.−t
  4. D.2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (2)

Explanation

The t terms cancel (−t + t − 2t + t + t = 0) and the numbers add to 10. Mean = 10 ÷ 5 = 2.