The values given below are snow depths measured as part of a study of satellite observations and water resources.
19, 18, 12, 25, 22, 8, 8, 16

-What is the mean?
A)8
B)23.5
C)16
D)17
E)18

Question

The values given below are snow depths measured as part of a study of satellite observations and water resources.
19, 18, 12, 25, 22, 8, 8, 16

-What is the mean?
A)8
B)23.5
C)16
D)17
E)18

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mean (average) snow depth is calculated by adding all the values together and then dividing by the number of values. The sum of the given values is 128 (19 + 18 + 12 + 25 + 22 + 8 + 8 + 16 = 128), and there are 8 values in total. Therefore, the mean is 128 divided by 8, which equals 16.

The Values Given Below Are Snow Depths Measured as Part