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Summarizing Data Sets with Statistics — Quiz

Question 1 • Foundations of Math 1

The list shows the prices of T-shirts at a clothing store. start set 8 comma 10 comma 10 comma 12 comma 15 comma 15 comma 18 end set Which statement best describes the mean of this set?

Answer
A
the sum of the prices divided by 7
B
the difference between the least and greatest prices
C
the quotient of the difference between the least and greatest prices divided by 7
D
the sum of the prices

Explanation

The mean is found by adding all the values and dividing by how many values there are. The prices add to 8 + 10 + 10 + 12 + 15 + 15 + 18 = 88, and there are 7 prices, so the mean is 88 divided by 7. This matches choice A, the sum of the prices divided by 7.

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