Question

The total temperature measured by 4 thermometers was −16 degrees Fahrenheit.

What was the average temperature measured by the 4 thermometers?

A: −12 degrees Fahrenheit

B: 12 degrees Fahrenheit

C: −4 degrees Fahrenheit

D: 4 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer 1

-16/4 = -4 degrees F....answer C

Answer 2

Average = Total of measurements / number of measurements
 
               =  -16 degrees Fahrenheit / 4
 
               = -4 degrees Fahrenheit.

Option C