JAMB Economics 2008 Question 5

Question 5

Tools of Economic Analysis

Use the data below to answer questions 5 and 6.
54, 36, 62, 79, 83, 36, 62, 42, 62, and 42.
Calculate the mean.

  1. A.45.5
  2. B.55.6
  3. C.55.8
  4. D.65.8
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (55.8)

Explanation

The ten scores add up to 558, so the mean = 558 ÷ 10 = 55.8.