Question

The mean weight of nine players on a baseball team is 177 pounds. find the total weight of the nine players.

Answer 1

Total = mean x number of players
Total = 177 x 9
Total = 1593 pounds

Answer: 1593 pounds

Answer 2

Use the equation:


`\text{Average/Mean}= \frac{\text{Sum/Total}}{\text{Number of things}}`

Now, just plug in:


`177= \frac{\text{Sum/Total}}{9}`

Now, multiply both sides by 9 to isolate the Sum/Total:


`\text{Sum/Total}= 1593`

So, the total weight of the 9 players is 1593 pounds.