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Inferences and Predictions — Quiz

Question 8 • Grade 7 Mathematics

While at summer camp, Mike asked a random camper from each of the 12 cabins how many siblings he or she had. The given results display the responses. 3, 2, 0, 1, 0, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 2, 1 If there are 48 campers altogether, use Mike’s data to infer the mean of the population. What is the mean number of siblings for the population rounded to the nearest unit?

Answer
A
1 sibling
B
2 siblings
C
4 siblings
D
3 siblings

Explanation

Add the 12 responses to get 21 siblings, then divide by 12 campers surveyed: 21 ÷ 12 = 1.75. Mike’s sample mean estimates the population mean, and 1.75 rounded to the nearest whole number is 2 siblings. The correct choice is B, 2 siblings.

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