Use the data below to answer this questions

54, 36, 62, 79, 83, 36, 62, 42, 62, and 42.

Calculate the mean?

  • A 45.5
  • B 55.6
  • C 55.8
  • D 65.8
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The correct answer is C. 55.8

The mean is the average of the numbers. It is easy to calculate: add up all the numbers, then divide by how many numbers there are. 

54 + 36 + 62 + 79 + 83 + 36 + 62 + 42 + 62 + 42 = 558

558/10 = 55.8

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