The average of a collection of $20$ measurements was calculated to be $56 \, cm$. But later,it was found that a mistake had occurred in one of the measurements which was recorded as $64 \, cm$,but should have been $61 \, cm$. The correct average must be? (in $cm$)

  • A
    $53$
  • B
    $54.5$
  • C
    $55.85$
  • D
    $56.15$

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