ISEE Middle Level Math : Mean

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Mean

On the first four exams, Charley scored 92, 88, 76, and 74. Charley wants to have a test average of 85%.  What must Charley score on the fifth exam to average 85%?

Possible Answers:

100%

82%

95%

90%

85%

Correct answer:

95%

Explanation:

The summation of the first four exams equals 330.  Using the equation for average, Charley needs to get a 95 on the last exam.

 \(\displaystyle \frac{330+x}{5}=85\)

\(\displaystyle 330+x=85*5=425\)

\(\displaystyle x=425-330=95\)

\(\displaystyle x=95\)

 

Example Question #4 : Find Measures Of Center, Variability, And Patterns In Data: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Sp.B.5c

Give the mean of the following data set:

\(\displaystyle \left \{1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 9, 10 \right \}\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 5.375\)

\(\displaystyle 5.0625\)

\(\displaystyle 6\)

\(\displaystyle 5.5\)

\(\displaystyle 5\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 5.0625\)

Explanation:

Since there are 16 elements, divide their sum by 16 to get the mean:

\(\displaystyle (1+ 2+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 5+ 5+ 6+ 6+ 6+ 6+ 7+ 9+ 10) \div 16 = 81 \div 16 = 5.0625\)

Example Question #11 : Data Analysis

Find the average of this set of numbers:

521, 834, 754, 902, 899

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 600\)

\(\displaystyle 782\)

\(\displaystyle 378\)

\(\displaystyle 754\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 782\)

Explanation:

First, add all the numbers in this set:

\(\displaystyle 521+834+754+902+899=3910\)

Divide, 3910 by the total amount of numbers in the set:

\(\displaystyle 3910\div 5=782\)

Answer: The average is 782.

Example Question #1 : Mean

Adrienne is trying on dresses for prom. The dresses she likes each cost \(\displaystyle \$129\), \(\displaystyle \$134\), \(\displaystyle \$127\) and \(\displaystyle \$132\), respectively. What is the average dress price that Adrienne is considering?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \$127.00\)

\(\displaystyle \$130.50\)

\(\displaystyle \$131.00\)

\(\displaystyle \$132.00\)

\(\displaystyle \$130.00\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \$130.50\)

Explanation:

First, add up all of the dress prices:

\(\displaystyle 129+134+127+132=522\)

Then, divide by the number of dresses:

\(\displaystyle 522 \div 4=130.50\)

Answer: The average dress price is \(\displaystyle \$130.50\)

Example Question #12 : Data Analysis

Find the average of this set of numbers:

2521, 2512, 2525, 2552, 2551, 2525, 2517

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 2525\)

\(\displaystyle 2552\)

\(\displaystyle 2529\)

\(\displaystyle 40\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 2529\)

Explanation:

First, add all the numbers in this set:

\(\displaystyle 2521+ 2512+2525+2552+2551+2525+2517=17703\)

Then, divide by the amount of numbers in the set:

\(\displaystyle 17703\div 7=2529\)

Answer: The average is \(\displaystyle 2529.\)

 

 

Example Question #11 : Find Mean

In my town, a gallon of milk costs $3.21, $3.39 and $3.51 in three different stores. What is the average price of a gallon of milk in my town?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \$3.30\)

\(\displaystyle \$10.11\)

\(\displaystyle \$3.39\)

\(\displaystyle \$3.37\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \$3.37\)

Explanation:

First, add all of the prices:

\(\displaystyle 3.21+3.39+3.51=10.11\)

Then divide, that amount by 3 (number of stores in town):

\(\displaystyle 10.11\div 3=3.37\)

Answer: The average price of a gallon of milk is \(\displaystyle \$3.37.\)

Example Question #12 : Find Mean

In my town, a gallon of gas costs $3.47, $3.79 and $3.60 in three different stations. What is the average price of a gallon of gas in my town?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \$3.79\)

\(\displaystyle \$3.47\)

\(\displaystyle \$3.60\)

\(\displaystyle \$3.62\)

\(\displaystyle \$10.86\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \$3.62\)

Explanation:

First, add all of the prices:

\(\displaystyle 3.47+3.79+3.60=10.88\)

Then, divide by 3 (total number of stations)

\(\displaystyle 10.88\div 3=3.62\)

Answer: The average price for a gallon of gas in my town is \(\displaystyle \$3.62.\)

Example Question #21 : How To Find Mean

Find the mean in this set of numbers:

3343, 4434, 4334, 3343, 4343, 3434, 3334

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 1100\)

\(\displaystyle 3795\)

\(\displaystyle 3343\)

\(\displaystyle 3334\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 3795\)

Explanation:

First, add all the numbers in this set:

\(\displaystyle 3343+4434+4334+3343+4343+3434+3334=26565\)

Then, divide by 7 (the amount of numbers in this set):

\(\displaystyle 26565 \div 7=3795\)

Answer: The mean is 3795

Example Question #13 : Find Mean

Find the mean for this set of numbers:

6366, 6336, 6366, 6633, 6333, 6363, 6669

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 6435\)

\(\displaystyle 6430\)

\(\displaystyle 6450\)

\(\displaystyle 6438\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 6438\)

Explanation:

First, add all the numbers in the set:

\(\displaystyle 6366+6336+6366+6633+6333+6363+6669=45066\)

Then, divide by the total amount of numbers in the set:

\(\displaystyle 45066\div 7=6438\)

Answer: The mean is 6438

Example Question #1 : Mean

Felicia ran three races as a member of the track team. The races were 1000 meters, 2000 meters and 1800 meters, respectively. What was the average distance of the 3 races?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 1200\)

\(\displaystyle 4800\)

\(\displaystyle 1600\)

\(\displaystyle 3000\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 1600\)

Explanation:

First, add the lengths of the races:

\(\displaystyle 1000+2000+1800=4800\)

Then divide by the number of races:

\(\displaystyle 4800 \div 3=1600\)

Answer: The average race was 1600 meters.

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