the approximation of the mean of a set from the five number summary (12.7, 13.2, 13.5, 14, 14.9) equals _____
A. 13.9
B. 13.625
C. 13.35
D. 13.5
I cant decide between B and D...

Question

the approximation of the mean of a set from the five number summary (12.7, 13.2, 13.5, 14, 14.9) equals  _____
A. 13.9
B. 13.625
C. 13.35
D. 13.5
I cant decide between B and D...

kropot72 · Answer

The data are given to one decimal place. Does that fact help you to decide?

anonymous · Answer

so it would be D since it has one decimal place?

kropot72 · Answer

That is my conclusion. Also keep in mind that the actual mean is 13.66, so it would be unreasonable to give an approximation to three decimal places.

anonymous · Answer

ohh I see thank you!

kropot72 · Answer

You're welcome :)