If the average of a set of numbers is 12 and there are 6 numbers, what is the to

Practice Questions

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If the average of a set of numbers is 12 and there are 6 numbers, what is the total sum of the numbers?
  1. 60
  2. 72
  3. 84
  4. 96

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If the average of a set of numbers is 12 and there are 6 numbers, what is the total sum of the numbers?
  • Step 1: Understand what 'average' means. The average is the total sum of the numbers divided by how many numbers there are.
  • Step 2: Identify the average given in the question, which is 12.
  • Step 3: Identify how many numbers there are, which is 6.
  • Step 4: Use the formula for total sum: Total sum = Average * Number of items.
  • Step 5: Plug in the values: Total sum = 12 (average) * 6 (number of items).
  • Step 6: Calculate the total sum: 12 * 6 = 72.
  • Average Calculation – Understanding that the average is the total sum of numbers divided by the count of numbers.
  • Multiplication of Average and Count – Using the formula Total Sum = Average * Number of items to find the total sum.
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