how to find average

To find the average (also called the arithmetic mean) of a set of numbers, follow these steps:

1. Add together all the numbers in the set.
2. Count how many numbers are in the set.
3. Divide the sum by the count of numbers.

For example, for the numbers 3, 11, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 6:

• Step 1: Add all numbers: 3 + 11 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 9 + 6 = 47
• Step 2: Count the numbers: 7
• Step 3: Divide the sum by the count: 47 ÷ 7 = 6.7

So the average is 6.7. This method applies generally for any numbers, and the average represents the central value of the data set.