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Alexandra worked 5 hours, 4.5 hours, and 2.5 hours. The mean number of hours worked was 4. What is the mean absolute deviation?

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Answer:

1

Explanation:

5-4 = 1

4.5-4 = 0.5

2.5-4 = -1.5 but use absolute value which is +1.5

add all three values together:

1 + 0.5 + 1.5 = 3

3÷3 = 1

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