Question

What is the mean of these
numbers?
8, 12, 24, 13,4

Answer 1

12.2

Explanation:

Mean is the average number in a data set.

To find the mean:

• Add up every data value in the data set.
• Divide by the total amount of data values.

Add every data value:

8 + 12 + 24 + 13 + 4 = 61

Divide 61 by 5:

61 / 5 = 12.2

12.2 represents the mean of this data set.

Answer 2

12.2

Explanation:

Mean = average

8 + 12 + 24 + 13 + 4 =

61

61 / 5 =

12.2