The table shows the number of caramel apples received by each girl at a funfair. Calculate the average number of caramel apples received by each girl.
Number of caramel apples received by each girl |
Number of girls |
5 |
29 |
10 |
12 |
15 |
11 |
20 |
20 |
25 |
28 |
Total number of caramel apples
= 5 x 29 + 10 x 12 + 15 x 11 + 20 x 20 + 25 x 28
= 145 + 120 + 165 + 400 + 700
= 1530
Total number of girls
= 29 + 12 + 11 + 20 + 28
= 100
Average number of caramel apples received by each girl
= 1530 ÷ 100
= 15.3
Answer(s): 15.3