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The average weight of the top 5 fish at a fishing tournament was 14.2 pounds. Some of the weights of the

fish are shown in the table.
Top 5 Fish
Caught by Weight (lb)
Wayne S.
?
Carla P.
15.4
Deb N.
14.5
Vincente R.
13.1
Armin G.
12.3
What was the weight of the heaviest fish?
The weight of the heaviest fish was
Ib.

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Answer:


(15,4+14,5+13,1+12,3 + x)/(5) = 14.2


(55.3 + x)/(5) = 14.2 \\


11.06 + (x)/(5) = 14.2


(x)/(5) = 3.14


(x)/(5) = 3.14


x = 3.14 * 5 = 15.7

the heaviest fish was 15.7

I hope it is right

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