Question

A data set lists weights (lb) of plastic discarded by households. The highest weight is 5.48 lb, the mean of all of the weights is x=2.044 lb, and the standard deviation of the weights is s=1.013 lb.

Answer 1

It is given that the mean of the weights is 2.044 lb.

It is required to find the difference between the weight of 5.48 lb and the mean of the weights.

To do this, subtract the mean weight from the given weight:

$5.48-2.044=3.436\text{ lb}$

The difference is 3.436 lb.