Question

average\\ˈav-er-ij, ˈav-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 (adj): "typical or ordinary" – describes a quality of something (e.g., "an average student" means a typical student).
• Definition 1 (n): Focuses on arithmetic mean (a numerical calculation).
• Definition 2 (n): "a typical amount" – refers to a quantity (e.g., "the average of sales" as a number).
• Definition 4 (v): "to find an average" – describes an action.

Since the question is about how "average" is used in a paragraph (likely describing a quality, e.g., an average person/thing), Definition 3 (typical/ordinary) is the most probable match for an adjectival use.

Answer:

A. Definition 3