The mean number of pets is 2.39.
To calculate the mean, we add up all the numbers represented by the x's on the line plot:
1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+0 = 7
Then, we divide by the number of x's:
7 ÷ 9 = 0.78
Therefore, the mean number of pets is 2.39.
Number of Pets
1
1
1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1
0 1 2 3 4 ……9
What is a Line Plot? (Video & Practice Questions)
Anna asked her classmates how many pets they have. This line plot shows the results. Find the MEAN number of pets.
Process: Each x represents a number. Write down the numbers that the x's represent. Add the numbers together. Divide by the number of x's. Remember, "0" still counts as a number!
(1 point)
Responses
2.39
2.39
4.3
4.3
2.87
2.87
4.78
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