The following data plot shows the number of runs scored by the Frankville Rattlers baseball team in their last 15 games.

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If the outlier in the data set was removed, what would happen to the mean?
A.
The mean would be reduced.

B.
The mean would not change.

C.
The mean would be increased.

D.
There is no way to determine what would happen to the mean.

Answer 1

C. The mean would be increased.