Question

Peter's teacher says he may have his report card percentage based on either the mean or the median and he can

drop one test score if he chooses.
84%, 71%, 64%, 90%, 75%, 44%, 98%
Which measure of center should Peter choose so he can have the highest percentage possible?
O Peter should choose the mean after dropping one test score.
Peter should choose the mean without dropping one test score.
O Peter should choose the median after dropping one test score.
O Peter should choose the median without dropping one test score.

Answer 1

t would be best if Peter's report card percentage was based on the mean and if he could drop a percent, he should drop the 44%.

Step-by-step explanation:

The median (without dropping a score) of this set would be 75%

( 44%, 64%, 71%, 75%, 84%, 90%, 98% )

The mean (without dropping a score) of this set would be 75.1428571%

526 ÷ 7 = 75.14 ( 75.1428571 )

Answer 2

A. Peter should choose the mean after dropping one test score.

Explanation: