In statistics and probability, what is the mean of the numbers ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: The numbers form an arithmetic progression symmetric around . The sum is . Dividing by gives . **Answer: . Why not the others:** The numbers are spaced evenly with step 3, making both the exact mean and median.

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