This math topic focuses on calculating the mean of a set of numbers after removing a specific value to achieve a given mean. It includes several problems where students must determine which number from a list can be removed to result in the desired mean for the remaining numbers. This skill is categorized under advanced probability and statistics, specifically in the area of mean, median, and mode. The problems vary in difficulty and number set, providing students with diverse and challenging scenarios to develop their statistical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
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What number can be removed for these numbers to have the given mean
5, 1, 11
mean = 3