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Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasyMean of four numbers

Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

What is the mean (average) of the numbers 4, 8, 6, and 2?

Answer: 5

Add them: 20. Divide by 4: 5.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4
4 is the number of values.
If you answered 6
6 is the median of the four numbers, not the mean.
If you answered 20
20 is the total, not the mean.

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