In tryouts for the Olympics, a speed skater had times of 44.81, 43.36, 42.52, and 42.28 seconds. Find the average time. ( Hint: Add the numbers and divide by 4.)
A) 42.52 sec
B) 44.24 sec
C) 172.96 sec
D) 57.65 sec
E) 43.24 sec

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To find the average time, we add the four times and divide by 4:

(44.81 + 43.36 + 42.52 + 42.28) / 4 = 173.97 / 4 = 43.24

Therefore, the average time is 43.24 seconds, and the best choice is E.

In Tryouts for the Olympics, a Speed Skater Had Times