What is a weighted average?
Weighted Averages AMDM NIX

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A weighted average is a calculation that takes into account the importance or weight of each value being averaged.
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How do you calculate a weighted average?
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Multiply each value by its corresponding weight, sum up the results, and then divide by the sum of the weights.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a store sells 10 pounds of type A apples at $1.50, 5 pounds of type B apples at $2.00, and 3 pounds of type C apples at $2.50, what is the weighted average price per pound?
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$1.8056
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A student's final grade is calculated based on tests (40%), projects (30%), and participation (30%). If the scores are 85%, 90%, and 95% respectively, what is the weighted average grade?
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89.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a student's test scores are weighted 40% for tests, 30% for quizzes, and 30% for homework, and the scores are 80%, 90%, and 95% respectively, what is the student's weighted average?
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87.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for calculating a weighted average?
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Weighted Average = (Value1 * Weight1 + Value2 * Weight2 + ... + ValueN * WeightN) / (Weight1 + Weight2 + ... + WeightN)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is a weighted average used instead of a simple average?
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A weighted average is used to give more importance to certain values based on their significance or frequency.
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