Chapter 12.3, Problem 2STP

For Exercises 1-5, choose the correct letter.

Six line segments were drawn at equal intervals across a sketch of Jackson Pond. Using the lengths of the line segments, what is the mean width of Jackson Pond?

1. 190 ft
2. 301.67 ft
3. 300 ft
4. 375 ft

To determine

Find the mean of the given data.

Answer to Problem 2STP

H

Explanation of Solution

Given:

325 , 300 , 375 , 375 , 250 , 185

Calculation:

Mean = $\frac{sum\text{ of all the entries}}{\text{total number of entries}}=\frac{185+250+375+375+300+325}{6}=\frac{1810}{6}=301.67$

Hence , the correct option is H.