The mean of $5, 10, 15, 20, x$ is $14$. Find $x$.

The mean of $5, 10, 15, 20, x$ is $14$. Find $x$.
  1. $15$
  2. $18$
  3. $20$
  4. $25$

Solution

$\dfrac{5+10+15+20+x}{5} = 14 \Rightarrow 50+x = 70 \Rightarrow x = 20$.

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