Bec's average mark for 8 papers was 74.5. How many mark did she score altogether?

Question

I am trying to find the mean.

Answer 1

Hello Shanoya,

 

Your note says that your are trying to find the mean.    Mean is another way of saying average.    

 

The average (mean) was 74.5

 

There were  8 papers SO  you will multiply 74.5 X 8 = 596

 

 

 

 

Average   =   Sum of numbers/number of elements

 

 

I hope this helps!

 

 

Heather P.