Which of the following is the mean?

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A data analyst needs to calculate the mean for Q1 sales using the data set below:

Which of the following is the mean?
A . $2,466.18
B . $2,667.60
C . $3,082.72
D . $12,330.88

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The mean is the average of all the values in a data set. To calculate the mean, we add up all the values and divide by the number of values. In this case, the mean for Q1 sales is ($2,000 + $3,000 + $4,000 + $2,500 + $3,500) / 5 = $3,082.72

Reference: CompTIA Data+ Certification Exam Objectives, page 9