Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles What is the arithmetic mean of - 8, (2 - [- 8]), 3, 7 and - 1? 1.8 2.2 1.8 2.2 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The numbers are -8, (2 - [-8]) = 10, 3, 7, and -1. The sum is -8 + 10 + 3 + 7 - 1 = 11. The mean is 11 divided by 5, which equals 2.2.