Multiple choice

The given data shows the number of patients suffering from 6 different diseases. Number of patients: 40, 20, 30, 40, 40, 30 What is the average number of patients?

  1. 33.23

  2. 33.33

  3. 34.23

  4. 34.33
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Explanation

Sum = 40 + 20 + 30 + 40 + 40 + 30 = 200. Average = 200 / 6 = 33.333...

AI explanation

Using the formula for the arithmetic mean, add all the given observations together. The sum of the number of patients is 40 plus 20 plus 30 plus 40 plus 40 plus 30, which equals 200. Divide this total sum by the 6 different diseases to find the average. The result is 200 divided by 6, which equals 33.33.

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