Question

Five surf shops sell the same pair of flip-flops for the following prices: $17.00, $15.50, $15.00, $18.00, $15.00. Find the mean, median, and mode of the data to determine which measure of center and which measure of variability best describe the data.
The mean is $
. The median is $
. The mode is $
.

The
best describes the data, so the
is the better measure of variability.

Answer 1

Answer:

Mean: $16.1

Median: $15.00

Mode:$15.00

The mode best describes the data, so the mean is the better measure of variability.

Step-by-step explanation:

How to find the mean:

Add up each value on the data set, then divide it by the number of values on the data set. (Example: $17.00 + $15.50+$15.00+$18.00+$15.00= 80.5/5=16.1)

How to find the median: Order your values from least to greatest, then find the value in the center.

How to find mode: Look for the most frequent value in the data set. What value shows up the most?

Answer 2

Answer:The mean is  

$16.10

. The median is  

$15.00

. The mode is  

$15.00

. The  

mode

best describes the data, so the  

MAD

is the better measure of variability.

Step-by-step explanation: