I have a few math problems that I need some help with. I am somewhat confused on the one below.
Nancy hears a report that the average price of gasoline is $2.82. She averages the prices of gasoline near her home. She finds the average price of gas to be $3.03. Why are the averages different?
5 answers
The price of gas varies depending upon the part of the country in which it is sold.
Good evening Ms. Sue,
I understand what you are saying about this now. Would the below also be a good answer?
Because the average she heard is not near her home.
I understand what you are saying about this now. Would the below also be a good answer?
Because the average she heard is not near her home.
Yes. It's possible the figure she heard is a nationwide average.
Okay. Thank you Ms. Sue for you assistance on this one.
You are welcome, Patrick.