Question

use the table showing the weights of students in mrs. jones kindergarten class to answer the question.
student weights in pounds
boys
josh 36
keith 44
sharod 40
anthony 49
shaun 41
girls
kiesha 44
julie 34
trina 39
samantha 43
susan 40
what is the mean weight for the girls?
a 20
b 30
c 40
d 50

Explanation:

Step1: Identify girl - weights

The weights of girls are 44, 34, 39, 43, 40.

Step2: Calculate sum of weights

$44 + 34+39 + 43+40=200$

Step3: Calculate number of girls

There are 5 girls.

Step4: Calculate the mean

The mean $\bar{x}=\frac{200}{5}=40$

Answer:

C. 40