Question 8
Measures of Central TendencyPeter's weekly wages are N20.00 for the first 20 weeks and N36.00 for the next 24 weeks. Find his average weekly wage for the remaining 8 weeks of the year, if his average weekly wage for the whole year is N30.00.
- A.N37.00
- B.N35.00
- C.N30.00
- D.N25.00
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (N37.00)
Explanation
For 52 weeks he earns 52 × 30 = N1,560. The first 44 weeks give 400 + 864 = N1,264, leaving N296 for 8 weeks, which is N37 a week.