Question

From Monday through Friday, a newspaper carrier delivered 121 papers each day. On Saturday and Sunday the carrier delivered 135 papers each day. What average number of papers were delivered each day over the 7-day period?

Answer 1

The average is 125

Explanation:

On Monday through Friday they carried 121 papers

5*121 = 605 papers

Saturday and Sunday they had 135

2*135 = 270

The total papers carried during the week was

605+270 = 875

there are 7 days in a week. To find the average, take the papers carried and divide by the number of days

875/7 = 125