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The average of n numbers `x_(1),x_(2), …,x_(n)` is M. If `x_(n)` is replaced by x' , then the new average is

A

`M-x_(1) +x'`

B

`((n-1)M+x')/n`

C

`(nM-x_1+x')/n`

D

`(M-x_1+x')/n`

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