Jeremy called eight appliance stores and asked the price of a specific model of microwave oven. The prices quoted are listed below:
$$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l }
\$ 115 & \$ 548 & \$ 222 & \$ 580 & \$ 359 & \$ 285 & \$ 317 & \$ 492
\end{array}$$
A) $465
B) $115
C) $548
D) $63

Question

Jeremy called eight appliance stores and asked the price of a specific model of microwave oven. The prices quoted are listed below: 
$$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l } 
\$ 115 & \$ 548 & \$ 222 & \$ 580 & \$ 359 & \$ 285 & \$ 317 & \$ 492
\end{array}$$
A) $465
B) $115
C) $548
D) $63

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the mean (average) of the prices is $465.

Jeremy Called Eight Appliance Stores and Asked the Price of a Specific