In tryouts for the Olympics, a speed skater had times of 44.82, 43.62, 42.64, and 42.29 seconds. Find the average time. ( Hint: Add the numbers and divide by 4.)
A) 42.64 sec
B) 44.34 sec
C) 173.36 sec
D) 57.79 sec
E) 43.34 sec

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To find the average time, we add the four times and divide by 4: (44.82 + 43.62 + 42.64 + 42.29)/4 = 173.37/4 = 43.34 seconds, which is closest to choice E.

In Tryouts for the Olympics, a Speed Skater Had Times