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If the mean of 6, 4, 7, p, 10 is 8, find the value of p.
A10
B12
C13
D11
✓ Correct Answer: C — 13
Sum = 6+4+7+p+10 = 27+p. Mean = (27+p)/5 = 8. 27+p = 40, so p = 13.
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