The heights of ten male students (in inches) in a college biology class are listed below. Find the mean. $\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l } 71 & 67 & 67 & 72 & 76 & 72 & 73 & 68 & 72 & 72 \end{array}$
A) 71 inches
B) 67 inches
C) 68 inches
D) 72 inches

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the mean height, add all the heights together and then divide by the number of students. The sum of the heights is 710 inches, and there are 10 students, so the mean height is $ \frac{710}{10} = 71 $ inches.

The Heights of Ten Male Students (In Inches) in a College