Here's what I posted a few minutes ago.
Algebra I - Ms. Sue today at 4:15pm
The median is 165 feet.
Add the drops together and divide by 5 to find the mean.
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What is the mean?
The vertical drop of a roller coaster is the largest difference in height between any high point and the next low point. The vertical drops of five roller coasters at Mandelbrot Amusement Park are shown in the table.
The Parabola - 165 feet
The G Force - 119 feet
The Mean Streak - 138 feet
The Tower of Power - 300 feet
The Maximum Ride - 198 feet
6 answers
18.4
How on earth did you get something much smaller than any of the drops?
Please follow my instructions.
Add the drops together and divide by 5 to find the mean.
Please follow my instructions.
Add the drops together and divide by 5 to find the mean.
whoops i meant 184
19 is correct
Thanks Ms. Sue
Thanks Ms. Sue
Right. The mean is 184
Your original post asked
"What is the positive difference between the mean and the median of these values?"
184 - 165 = ?
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What is your answer to the question you posted above?
Your original post asked
"What is the positive difference between the mean and the median of these values?"
184 - 165 = ?
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What is your answer to the question you posted above?