Average Adventures: Multi-Step Averages in Real Life

A class of 20 students took a math test. Their scores were 85, 90, 78, 88, 92, 75, 80, 95, 87, 84, 91, 76, 89, 82, 93, 81, 86, 79, 94, and 77. What is the average score of the class?

• 90.0

• 84.5

• 88.25

• 85.75

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.B.4

Lily read 4 books in January, 5 books in February, and 6 books in March. What is the average number of books she read per month over these three months?

• 6

• 4

• 7

• 5

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

A farmer harvested 120 apples in the first week, 150 in the second week, and 180 in the third week. What is the average number of apples harvested per week?

• 160

• 150

• 140

• 130

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

During a basketball season, a player scored 15 points in the first game, 20 points in the second game, and 25 points in the third game. What is the average number of points scored per game?

• 20

• 15

• 25

• 30

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

A family spent $200 on groceries in January, $250 in February, and $300 in March. What is the average amount spent on groceries per month?

• 250

• $400

• $300

• $200

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

In a school, 5 students scored 70, 80, 90, 85, and 75 on a science test. What is the average score of the students?

• 80

• 90

• 85

• 75

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

A runner completed a race in 30 minutes, 25 minutes, and 35 minutes over three days. What is the average time taken to complete the race?

• 33 minutes

• 32 minutes

• 28 minutes

• 30 minutes

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Emma collected 50 stickers in January, 60 in February, and 70 in March. What is the average number of stickers she collected per month?

• 60

• 70

• 65

• 50

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

A restaurant served 100 customers on Monday, 150 on Tuesday, and 200 on Wednesday. What is the average number of customers served per day?

• 150

• 200

• 175

• 100

A teacher recorded the number of hours her students studied for a test: 5, 6, 4, 7, and 8 hours. What is the average number of hours studied by the students?

• 6

• 8

• 5

• 7

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3