Question

An advertisement for a​ speed-reading course claimed that the​ "average" reading speed for people completing the course was 1000 words per minute. Shown below are the actual data for the reading speeds per minute for a sample of 24 people who completed the course. Complete parts​ (a) through​ (c) below.
1000
750
800
1000
900
850

650
1000
1050
800
1000
850
700
750
650
850
700
1050
600
1100
950
1100
750
650
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Part 1
a. Find the​ mean, median,​ mode, and midrange.
What is the​ mean? Choose the correct answer​ below, and, if necessary fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A.
The mean is
  
enter your response here. ​(Round to the nearest whole number as​ needed.)
B.
There is no mean.

Answer 1

A. The mean is 854 (20500/24 ≈ 854.17, rounded to nearest whole number).

Also:
- Median = 850
- Mode = 1000
- Midrange = (600 + 1100)/2 = 850