Average Scores and Patterns in Data Challenge

A class of 5th graders recorded their scores on a math test. The scores are as follows: 85, 90, 78, 92, and 88. What is the average score of the class?

• 89

• 86.6

• 87.5

• 84

A farmer recorded the number of apples picked each day for a week: Monday - 30, Tuesday - 45, Wednesday - 25, Thursday - 50, Friday - 40. What is the average number of apples picked per day?

• 50

• 38

• 42

• 35

In a survey, 5 friends reported the number of books they read last month: 3, 5, 2, 4, and 6. What pattern can you identify in the number of books read?

• The numbers of books read show a range from 2 to 6, with most values clustered around the higher end.

• The numbers of books read are all below 5.

• There is a consistent increase in the number of books read each month.

• The average number of books read is exactly 4.

A pet store sold the following number of fish each day for a week: 10, 15, 12, 20, and 18. What is the average number of fish sold per day?

• 15

• 12

• 18

• 20

During a week, a student recorded the number of hours spent on homework: 2, 3, 4, 1, and 5. What is the average time spent on homework?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 6

A basketball team scored the following points in their last five games: 80, 75, 90, 85, and 70. What is the average score of the team?

• 80

• 75

• 85

• 90

A teacher recorded the number of students who brought lunch to school each day: 20, 22, 18, 25, and 21. What is the average number of students bringing lunch?

• 19.5

• 22.0

• 21.2

• 23.4

In a month, a family tracked their grocery spending: $150, $200, $175, $225, and $180. What is the average amount spent on groceries?

• 175

• 200

• 220

• 186

A library recorded the number of books checked out each day for a week: 30, 25, 35, 40, and 20. What pattern do you notice in the data?

• The data indicates a consistent decline in book checkouts throughout the week.

• The data shows a steady increase in the number of books checked out each day.

• The data reveals that the same number of books was checked out every day.

• The data shows fluctuations in the number of books checked out each day.

A group of friends recorded the number of movies they watched in a month: 4, 5, 3, 6, and 2. What is the average number of movies watched?

• 6

• 3

• 5

• 4