Question

In the data set below, what is the mean absolute deviation?

5
7
5
4
9
6
If the answer is a decimal, round it to the nearest tenth.
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Answer 1

1.3

Explanation:

Find the number in the thousandth place

3

and look one place to the right for the rounding digit

3

. Round up if this number is greater than or equal to

5

and round down if it is less than

5

.