SOLUTION: A salesperson drove 238, 159, 87, 163, and 198 miles (mi) on a 5-day trip. What was the mean number of miles driven per day? Help!!! I add these all together then divide by the n

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Question 113199: A salesperson drove 238, 159, 87, 163, and 198 miles (mi) on a 5-day
trip. What was the mean number of miles driven per day?
Help!!! I add these all together then divide by the numbers added? (5)
Answer by SHUgrad05(58) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're right! Add all the miles together and divide by 5.
(238+159+87+163+198)/5
845/5=169 miles