33Mean of a data set
Find the mean of 4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42.
The mean is 18. Add all six numbers (4+8+15+16+23+42 = 108), then divide by 6 values: 108/6 = 18. Check: 18×6 = 108.
Find the mean of 4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42.
The mean is 18. Add all six numbers (4+8+15+16+23+42 = 108), then divide by 6 values: 108/6 = 18. Check: 18×6 = 108.