Question

The high temperatures in Anchorage, Alaska for five days in December were -8°C, -1°C, 2°C, 4°C, and -2°C.

What was the average temperature?

Answer 1

-1 Degree C

Explanation:

When its talking about average temperature, its talking about the mean. To calculate mean, you add all the numbers and divide it by how many numbers are there.

(-8) + (-1) + 2 + 4 + (-2) = -5

mean = -5/5

-1 degree C