Question

The prices of backpacks are $37, $43, $41, $36, $44, and $70. Calculate the mean and median with and without the outlier. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary. Then state whether the mean or the median best describes the center.

Answer 1

Answer: Mean: 40.2, Median: 41

Step-by-step explanation: 37, 43, 41, 36 and 44 added all together is 201 / 5 = 40.2 (70 is the outlier). The middle of 37 43 41 36 44 is 41, because the numbers lined up is 36, 37, 41, 43, 44 the middle is 41.