The following data represent the total price, in dollars, of 20 randomly-selected gasoline purchases at a certain convenience store.
$\begin{array}{lllllllllll}
\hline 21.65 & 32.07 & 39.46 & 42.22 & 14.00 & 43.02 & 47.81 & 41.60 & 11.99 & 42.34 \
16.40 & 44.80 & 30.04 & 45.22 & 42.16 & 49.39 & 29.51 & 33.42 & 43.97 & 46.61 \
\hline
\end{array}$

Find the mean price for these purchases.
A) $41.88
B) $35.88
C) $130.84
D) $37.40

Question

The following data represent the total price, in dollars, of 20 randomly-selected gasoline purchases at a certain convenience store.
$\begin{array}{lllllllllll}
\hline 21.65 & 32.07 & 39.46 & 42.22 & 14.00 & 43.02 & 47.81 & 41.60 & 11.99 & 42.34 \
16.40 & 44.80 & 30.04 & 45.22 & 42.16 & 49.39 & 29.51 & 33.42 & 43.97 & 46.61 \
\hline
\end{array}$

Find the mean price for these purchases.
A) $41.88
B) $35.88
C) $130.84
D) $37.40

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the mean price of these purchases, add all the prices together and then divide by the number of purchases (20). The sum of all the prices is $717.60. Dividing this sum by 20 gives a mean price of $35.88.

The Following Data Represent the Total Price, in Dollars, of 20