Question

For the last 5 years the origination has given out 278, 310, 320, 242, 303 backpacks. What is the average number given out the past five years?

Answer 1

An average of 291 backpacks were given out the past five years.

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of bags for last 5 years;

278, 310, 320, 242, 303

No. of terms = 5

Average = $\frac{Sum\ of\ the\ terms}{No.\ of\ terms}$

$Average=\frac{278+310+320+242+303}{5}\\Average=\frac{1453}{5}\\Average=290.6$

Rounding off to nearest whole number

Average = 291

An average of 291 backpacks were given out the past five years.

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