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If each observation is decreased by 10%, the mean:
ADecreases by 10%
BDecreases by 10
CRemains same
DDecreases by 1%
✓ Correct Answer: A — Decreases by 10%
Scaling (multiplying by 0.9) applies directly to the mean.
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