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A small train at an amusement park is carrying passengers. Half of the passengers are 6 years old, 1/10 are 7 years old, 1/5 are 8 years old, and 1/5 are 9 years old.

What is the expected age for one of the passengers on the train?

Question 4 options:

6 years


7.1 years


8 years


8.5 years

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Answer:7.1

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User Jonas Bergner
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Answer:

6·0.5 + 7·0.1 + 8·0.2 + 9·0.2 = 7.1

So the correct answer is 7.1 years.

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