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Summarizing Data Sets with Statistics

Question 8 • *WHS Pre-Algebra - MA3119 B-CR

The list below shows the prices of T-shirts at a clothing store.{8, 10, 10, 12, 15, 15, 18}Which statement best describes the mean of this set?

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

Explanation

The mean is found by adding all the values and dividing by how many values there are. These seven prices have a sum of 88, so their mean is 88 divided by 7. Therefore, the best description is “the sum of the prices divided by 7.”

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