If the arithmetic mean of 10 numbers is 40 and the mean of the same numbers after subtracting a constant from each is 25, the constant subtracted was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the arithmetic mean of 10 numbers is 40 and the mean of the same numbers after subtracting a constant from each is 25, the constant subtracted was:
A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 10
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
New mean = old mean - constant ⇒ 25 = 40 - k ⇒ k = 15.

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