Question

average\av-er-ij, av-rij\\
n

1. the quantity that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean
2. a typical amount

adj

1. typical or ordinary

v

1. to find an average

which definition best matches the way the word average is used in paragraph 4?

a definition 3
b definition 1
c definition 2
d definition 4

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each definition:

• Definition 3 ("typical or ordinary") is an adjective. If "average" is used as an adjective in paragraph 4 to describe something as ordinary, this fits.
• Definition 1 is about arithmetic mean (a number), Definition 2 is a "typical amount" (noun, quantity), Definition 4 is a verb ("to find an average"). Since the question is about the usage in a paragraph (likely descriptive/adjective use), Definition 3 (adjective, typical/ordinary) is the best match among the options for an adjectival use of "average" in context.

Answer:

A. Definition 3