Which of the following is the mean of the test scores listed below? 83, 86, 76, 88, 97
A. 97
B. 76
C. 86
D. 83
The mean of a data set is the sum of all scores divided by the number of tests.
Total test scores = 83+86+76+88+97 = 430
Number of tests = 5
Mean test score = 430/5 = 86
The mean test score is 86.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following is the median of the date set below? 3, -5, 9, -1, 0
A. 9
B. -5
C. -1
D. 0
Answer Explanation
The median of a data set is a number that falls in the middle of the data set. To find the median, the numbers in the data set are arranged from the smallest to the largest. In the given data set, the organized arrangement is:
-5, -1, 0, 3, 9
There are five elements in the data set, and the median falls in the third position from either side. Thus, 0 falls in the third position.
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Q #2: Which of the following is the best estimate of the number of centimeters (cm) in 9 yards? (Note: 1 yard=3 feet; 1 foot =12 inches; 1 inch =2.54 cm)
A. 775 cm
B. 780 cm
C. 823 cm
D. 830 cm
Answer Explanation
Here we utilize the dimensional analysis of units of measurement of length to convert yards to cm as follows
9 yards is equal to 822.96 cm, which is about 823 cm.
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Q #3: Simplify the expression. Which of the following is correct?
A. 9
B. 8
C. 6
D. 20
Answer Explanation
We follow the order of operations to solve the given expression. The order of operations is PEMDAS:
- Parentheses
- Exponents
- Multiplication and Division (in order from left to right)
- Addition and Subtraction (in order from left to right)
First, we start with the numerator and solve it as follows
[3(6+5*4)]
We start with multiplication in parenthesis, 5*4=20. The expression becomes
[3(6+20)]
Then, we conduct the addition in parenthesis 6+20=26. Then, the expression becomes
[3(26)]=3*26=78
Now, we solve for denominator, which is 26/2=13.
Thus, the expression is reduced into
The expression reduces into 6.
