The mean of 2, 6, 9, x and 7 is 5. The difference between the largest and smallest observations is:

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  2. 5
  3. 1
  4. 8

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Given:

The observations are 2, 6, 9, x, and 7.

Mean of these observations = 5

Formula Used:

Mean = Sum of observations / Number of observations

Calculation:

Let the sum of the observations be S.

Mean = S / 5

Since the mean is given as 5:

⇒ 5 = S / 5

⇒ S = 5 × 5

⇒ S = 25

Sum of the given observations = 2 + 6 + 9 + x + 7

⇒ 2 + 6 + 9 + x + 7 = 25

⇒ 24 + x = 25

⇒ x = 25 - 24

⇒ x = 1

The observations are 2, 6, 9, 1, and 7.

Largest observation = 9

Smallest observation = 1

Difference = 9 - 1

⇒ Difference = 8

The difference between the largest and smallest observations is 8.

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