if the arithmetic mean of seventy 5 numbers is calculated , it is 35 . if each number is increased by 5 , then mean of new number is ? Choose one.
A) 87
B) 40
C) 37
D) 28
E) 26

Rationale: a . m . of 75 numbers = 35 sum of 75 numbers = 75 * 35 = 2625 total increase = 75 * 5 = 375 increased sum = 2625 + 375 = 3000 increased average = 3000 / 75 = 40 . answer : b
Answer: B