Question

Ollow the steps below to find the mean for the set of data. Use the work shown to help you.

Data set: 6, 5, 8, 5, 9, 6, 7, 5, 12


First add the values.


    6 + 5 + 8 + 5 + 9 + 6 + 7 + 5 + 12 = 63


Then divide by the number of values.


       There are 9 values.


What is the mean of the data set?

5

6

7

8

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

To find the mean, add up all the values, then divide by the number of values.

1. Add the values

6 + 5 + 8 + 5 + 9 + 6 + 7 + 5 + 12 = 63

2.Divide by the number of values

9 values

63/9

7

The mean of the data set is 7

Answer 2

7

Explanation:

63/9 = 7