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In a 10-item quiz, the scores and number of students were: 5 (3), 6 (3), 7 (2), 8 (7), 9 (1), 10 (1). What is the mean score?

  1. 7.5
  2. 20.33
  3. 7.68
  4. 7.18

Answer

D. 7.18

Solution

Σ(score × frequency) = 122; total students = 17. Mean = 122 ÷ 17 = 7.18.

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