PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 279: Answer and Explanation
Question: 279
The table shows the weight of 100 laptops. Find the mean weight to the nearest hundredth of a pound.
Weight | Quantity |
3 pounds | 35 |
4 pounds | 24 |
5 pounds | 19 |
6 pounds | 11 |
7 pounds | 11 |
- A. 3.79
- B. 4.09
- C. 4.39
- D. 4.69
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct solution is 4.39 pounds. The sum of the weights is 3 × 35 + 4 × 24 + 5 × 19 + 6 × 11 + 7 × 11 = 105 + 96 + 95 + 66 + 77 = 439. The average weight is 439 divided by 100, or 4.39 pounds. See Lesson: Interpreting Graphics.
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