If the mean deviation about the mean of the numbers , where is odd, is , then n is equal to
Answer: 21
Solution
The mean deviation about the mean for the first natural numbers is given by the formula .
Setting this equal to the given expression:
Multiplying both sides by :
Factoring:
Since is a positive odd integer, .
Setting this equal to the given expression:
Multiplying both sides by :
Factoring:
Since is a positive odd integer, .
JEE Main · 2022 · 25 Jun 2022 · Shift 2 · Integer answer