Following are heights, in inches, for a sample of college basketball players.
$\begin{array}{llllllllll}
\hline 83 & 77 & 83 & 84 & 84 & 81 & 79 & 83 & 83 & 77 \
77 & 82 & 78 & 80 & 83 & 83 & 81 & 84 & 81 & 81 \
\hline
\end{array}$

Find the mean height of the basketball players.
A) 5.7 inches
B) 70 inches
C) 80.5 inches
D) 81.2 inches

Question

Following are heights, in inches, for a sample of college basketball players.
$\begin{array}{llllllllll}
\hline 83 & 77 & 83 & 84 & 84 & 81 & 79 & 83 & 83 & 77 \
77 & 82 & 78 & 80 & 83 & 83 & 81 & 84 & 81 & 81 \
\hline
\end{array}$

Find the mean height of the basketball players.
A) 5.7 inches
B) 70 inches
C) 80.5 inches
D) 81.2 inches

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mean height is calculated by summing all the heights and dividing by the number of players. The sum of the heights is 1624 inches, and there are 20 players. $1624 \div 20 = 81.2$ inches.

Following Are Heights, in Inches, for a Sample of College