Question

Will bought 3 college textbooks. One cost $32, one cost $45, and one cost $39. What is the average price of his books? Choose the statement that correctly calculates the average.

A. $32 + $45 + $39 ÷ 3
B. ($32 + $45 + $39) ÷ 3
C. 3 × $32 + $45 + $39
D. $32 ÷ 3 + $45 ÷ 3 + $39

Answer 1

B) ($32 + $45 + $39) ÷ 3

i took the pennfoster test and it was correct :))

Answer 2

The statement that correctly calculates the average price of Will's books is

B. ($32 + $45 + $39) ÷ 3

This is because the average or mean, is found by adding all of the numbers together and then dividing the sum by the amount of numbers you added together (in this case 3.)