Finding the Mean Answers

What is the mean of the data set? 85, 97, 84, 88, 95, 100, 81

Four students found the mean of the data set 26, 31, 39, 30, 16, 16, 18, 38. Which student found the correct mean?

The students in the cooking club brought sugar to class. They each brought 3, 4, 5, 3, and 5 cups of sugar, respectively. They divided the sugar evenly so that each student received the same number of cups of sugar. How many cups of sugar did each student get?

Asa received scores of 72, 97, and 82 on her last three math tests. She needs a mean test score of 82 to qualify for the math team. What is the first step in determining how many points she needs on her next test to qualify for the team?

Ella’s test grades in her history class are 89, 94, 82, 84, and 98. What score must Ella make on her next test to have a mean test score of 90?

Brenda had bowling scores of 92, 110, 85, 78, and 96. She completed the steps below to determine the score she needs in her next game to have a mean, or average, bowling score of 96. Step 1: Find the total points needed to score in six games: .Step 2: Find the total points scored: .Step 3: Subtract the total points scored from the total points needed: .Step 4: State the answer: Brenda needs to score 211 in her next game. Where did Brenda make her first mistake?

Four baskets contain scented soaps. The baskets contain 9, 9, 11, and 15 soaps. If the soaps are divided evenly among the baskets, how many soaps will go in each basket?

Margo has 15 pounds of clay, Tim has 10 pounds of clay, Tray has 13 pounds of clay, Lila has 14 pounds of clay, and Jerry has 13 pounds of clay. How can they redistribute the clay so that they all have the same amount? Check all that apply.

Melinda has 1 seashell, and Jun has 9 seashells. If Melinda and Jun put their seashells together and then divide them up equally, how many will each one of them have?

Maria’s phone bills were $95, $67, $43, and $115. What was the mean, or average, of her phone bills?