Weighted Average

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What is a weighted average?

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A weighted average is an average that takes into account the relative importance or weight of each value in a data set. It is calculated by multiplying each value by its weight, summing these products, and then dividing by the total weight.

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How do you calculate the average of a set of numbers?

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To calculate the average, sum all the numbers in the set and then divide by the total count of numbers.

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What is the formula for calculating the average number of books read per month?

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Average = Total number of books read / Number of months.

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If Mary read 6 books in January, 4 in February, and 8 in March, what is the average number of books read per month?

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Average = (6 + 4 + 8) / 3 = 6.

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What is the slugging average in baseball?

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Slugging average is a measure of a player's power-hitting ability, calculated as total bases divided by at-bats.

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How do you calculate slugging average?

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Slugging Average = (H + (2B * 2) + (3B * 3) + (HR * 4)) / AB.

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What is the average number of students per class if there are 250 students in 10 classes?

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Average = 250 / 10 = 25.

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How do you find the average score in a series of games?

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Average score = Total points scored / Number of games played.

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If Clayton scored 10, 14, and 6 points in three games, what is his average score?

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Average = (10 + 14 + 6) / 3 = 10.

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What is the average amount of money earned per day if Mandy earned $4, $7, $5, $4, and $5 over five days?

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Average = (4 + 7 + 5 + 4 + 5) / 5 = 5.