Find the Mean for the Given Sample Data

question 195

Multiple Choice

Find the mean for the given sample data. Unless otherwise specified, round your answer to one more decimal place thanthat used for the observations.
-17, 10, 6, 14, 6, 1, 8

• A)10.3
• B)8.4
• C)10.4
• D)8.9

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