A bowler's scores for a sample of six games were 172 168 188 190 172 182 174.
The bowler's average score is _____.
A) 172
B) 174
C) 178
D) 190

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the average score, we need to sum up all the scores and divide by the number of games played. Sum of scores = 172 + 168 + 188 + 190 + 172 + 182 + 174 = 1,246. Number of games played = 6. Average score = 1,246/6 = 207.67/6 = 178 approximately. Therefore, the best choice is C.

A Bowler's Scores for a Sample of Six Games Were