The mean (average)
Name: _____________________ Date: __________
Show your thinking with numbers, words, or a drawing.
1. Find the mean of 7, 8, 6.
2. Find the mean of 6, 10, 8.
3. Find the mean of 6, 8, 10.
4. Find the mean of 2, 6, 7.
5. Find the mean of 2, 3, 4.
Answer key · The mean (average)
1. 7
Add every value: 7 + 8 + 6 = 21.
There are 3 numbers, so share the total: 21 ÷ 3 = 7.
2. 8
Add every value: 6 + 10 + 8 = 24.
There are 3 numbers, so share the total: 24 ÷ 3 = 8.
3. 8
Add every value: 6 + 8 + 10 = 24.
There are 3 numbers, so share the total: 24 ÷ 3 = 8.
4. 5
Add every value: 2 + 6 + 7 = 15.
There are 3 numbers, so share the total: 15 ÷ 3 = 5.
5. 3
Add every value: 2 + 3 + 4 = 9.
There are 3 numbers, so share the total: 9 ÷ 3 = 3.
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