alexiamarie216
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  • 01-06-2022
  • Mathematics
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Maria says the mean of the scores 7, 8, 3, 0, 2 is 5, because she added the scores and divided by 4. Is she correct? Explain why or why not.​

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jayilych4real
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  • 01-06-2022

Answer:

She is wrong.

Step-by-step explanation:

The mean score is

7 + 8 + 3 + 0 + 2= 20

We then divide it by the number which is 5

20/5= 4.

Therefore, Maria is wrong.

This is because she divided by 4 instead of 5, as she didn't include the rational number 0.

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