In a Group of 10 Black Bears, the Length of the Longest

question 16

Multiple Choice

In a group of 10 black bears, the length of the longest claw was measured in each bear. These lengths are listed below in cm. What is the mean of these lengths? 2.8, 3.1, 3.8, 3.2, 3.3, 2.9, 3.2, 3.1, 3.5, 3.0

• A) 3.19
• B) 3.08
• C) 3.11
• D) 3.30
• E) 3.16

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