To find the value of p, we can use the formula for the mean:
Mean = (sum of all the numbers) / (number of numbers)
Given that the mean is 59, and there are four numbers (52, 57, 58, and p), we can set up the equation:
59 = (52 + 57 + 58 + p) / 4
To solve for p, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 4 to get rid of the fraction:
59 * 4 = 52 + 57 + 58 + p
236 = 167 + p
Next, subtract 167 from both sides of the equation:
236 - 167 = 167 - 167 + p
69 = p
Therefore, the value of p is 69.
The mean of four numbers is 59
The numbers are 52, 57, 58 and p
Find the value of p
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