SOLUTION: What is the average of 45, 88, 90, 86, 92, and 98? I have tried. I added them all up and got 499. Then I divided them by 6 and got 83.16666667, but the answer has to be a whole num

Algebra ->  Average -> SOLUTION: What is the average of 45, 88, 90, 86, 92, and 98? I have tried. I added them all up and got 499. Then I divided them by 6 and got 83.16666667, but the answer has to be a whole num      Log On


   

Question 779798: What is the average of 45, 88, 90, 86, 92, and 98? I have tried. I added them all up and got 499. Then I divided them by 6 and got 83.16666667, but the answer has to be a whole number!! I missed a day of school and have a lot of homework, I just can seem to get this answer!
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your calculation is correct
but if a whole number is required
you would present 83 as your answer.
.16666 would only round up to .2
and can be disregarded.
Hope this helps.
:-)