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Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasyMean of three scores

Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

Three friends scored 12, 15, and 18 in a quiz. What was their mean score?

Answer: 15

(12 + 15 + 18)/3 = 45/3 = 15.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 6
6 is the range.
If you answered 18
18 is the highest score.
If you answered 45
45 is the total, not the mean.

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