The arithmetic mean of the numbers 12, 18, 24, and 30 is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The arithmetic mean of the numbers 12, 18, 24, and 30 is:
A. 20
B. 24
C. 21
D. 22
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Arithmetic mean = (12 + 18 + 24 + 30) / 4 = 84 / 4 = 21. This is the sum of observations divided by the number of observations.

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