JAMB Mathematics 1983 Question 48

Question 48

Measures of Central Tendency

Find the mean of the following 24.57, 25.63, 24.32, 26.01, 25.77.

  1. A.25.12
  2. B.25.30
  3. C.25.26
  4. D.25.50
  5. E.25.73.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (25.26)

Explanation

The five numbers add up to 126.30, and 126.30 ÷ 5 = 25.26.