Question

multiple choice question
in the following series of numbers: 10, 5, 4, 4, 2, the average, or _______, is 5.

mode
median
percentage
mean
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Explanation:

Step1: Define mean (average)

The mean is calculated as $\frac{\text{Sum of values}}{\text{Number of values}}$.

Step2: Calculate sum of values

$10 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 = 25$

Step3: Compute the mean

$\frac{25}{5} = 5$

Step4: Match to term

The term "average" is synonymous with mean.

Answer:

D. mean