The production (in thousand tonnes) of a plant from 2020 to 2024 was 78, 197, 131, 83, 181. What was the average yearly production?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 134

  1. Step 1: Total = 78 + 197 + 131 + 83 + 181 = 670. Step 2. Average = 670 ÷ 5 = 134. Answer: 134. Why not the others: 131 is what you get if you give the median. 670 is what you get if you forget to divide by 5. 119 is what you get if you give the range.

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