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Working out a mean

The mean of five marks.

🔍 Step 1 · Understand

First, look at a worked example

Sam's marks out of 20 are: 9 ; 17 ; 16 ; 17 ; 16. What is the mean?

💡 The tip : Add up all the marks, then divide by the number of marks.

🤔 Find the answer in your head, then open the solution.

👀 See the solution

Answer: 15

Total of the marks: 75. 75 ÷ 5 = 15.

🎯 Step 2 · Your turn!

10 questions. Take your time, and ask for a hint if you get stuck.