Question

Match the best measure to each situation. 1. The weights of wrestlers on the team varies by 74 lbs. mode 2. The most popular M&M's color is green. range 3. The mean price for an mp3 download is $1.96. median 4. Half of the students in 3rd hour PE are 15 or older. mean

Answer 1

Situation Best measure

1. The weights of wrestlers on the team varies by 74 lbs. range

2. The most popular M&M's color is green. mode

3. The mean price for an mp3 download is $1.96. mean

4. Half of the students in 3rd hour PE are 15 or older. median

Explanation:

1. The weights of wrestlers on the team varies by 74 lbs. This is the range, the difference between the maximum and the minimum value.

2. The most popular M&M's color is green. This is the mode, the value more repeated.

3. The mean price for an mp3 download is $1.96. This is the mean.

4. Half of the students in 3rd hour PE are 15 or older. This is the median, the value in the half of the values