Question

The low temperatures on New Year's Day in a city for 5 years are shown below.

2°F, -10°F, 7°F, 4°F, -13°F
Part A
What was the average low temperature on New Year's Day for the 5 years?
A. -2.5°F
C. 0.6°F
B. -2°F
D. 4°F
Part B
If, in the 6th year, the low temperature was 7°F, what was the average low temperature for the 6
years?
A. -0.5°F
C. 0.8°F
B. -0.2°F
D. 1.4°F

Answer 1

Part A - B. -2F

Part B - A. -0.5F

Explanation:

Part A. -

2 + -10 + 7 + 4 + -13 = -10

-10 / 5 = -2

Part B. -

-10 + 7 = -3

-3 / 6 = -0.5

Answer 2

Part A.
Answer: B.-2°F

Part B.
Answer: A. -0.5°F