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Solution


Given:
    • The average population in town X during the years 2000-2010 is 22,455
    • The figure for the year 2009 was erroneously recorded as 22,478.
    • It should have been correctly recorded as 22,500

To find:
    • The average population in town X during the years 2000-2010, after correction

Approach and Working:
    • Sum of all the recordings = 22,455 * 11
    • Correct sum = 22,455 * 11 – 22,478 + 22,500 = 22,455 * 11 + 22

Therefore, average population during 2000-2010, after correction = \(\frac{(22,455 * 11 + 22)}{11} = 22,455 + 2 = 22,457\)

Hence, the correct answer is Option B

Answer: B

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Above processes are long, we know the error count is 22 and years are 11 so on an average 2 people will be increased per year. Add 2 to 22455, you get the solution in 10 seconds.

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