Question

Cornerstone Bakery sold 78 pies on Monday, 96 pies on Tuesday, 40 pies on Wednesday, 104 pies on Thursday, and 77 pies on Friday. On average, how many pies did they sell per day

Answer 1

`average=(78+96+40+104+77)/(5)=(395)/(5)=79\\\\ They\ sold\ 79\ pies\ per\ day.`

Answer 2

In order to find the average, you have to find the total, and then divide by the amount of days, which in this case is 5. The total is 395/5 = 79. Therefore, the average number of pies sold each day is 79