Question

Scott took 7 math tests in one semester.

His scores on the tests were: 89, 73, 84, 91, 87, 77, 94
What was his mean test score.
Answer:

Answer 1

85

Explanation:

Add 89+73+84+91+87+77+94=595/7=85

Answer 2

His mean test score was 85.

Explanation:

The mean of something is the average of a data set.

To find the average, we find the sum of all the scores, and divide it by the number of scores there are.

Let's find the sum:

89+73+84+91+87+77+94

595

There are 7 total scores.

595/7=85