Question

Consumer reports stated that the sodium content, in milligrams, for a two tablespoon serving for 10 different brands is as follows: 120, 50, 120, 140, 150, 150, 110, 249, 171, 60 What is the mean of the data set? Type a numerical answer in the box. a0

Answer 1

To find the mean (fair share/average) of the data set, you will combine all the numbers (add) and then split them into the same number of groups you started with (divide by 10).

1320/10 = 132

The mean is 132.