PARCC Averages and Rounding 3

Question 1

Four friends earned $15, $20, $25, and $40. What is the mean amount earned?

Accepted Answer

$25

Answer

The total $100 divided by 4 equals $25.

Question 2

Round 12.95 to the nearest whole number.

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

The tenths digit is 9, so the whole number rounds up to 13.

Question 3

The average of three numbers is 20. Two of them are 18 and 22. What is the third?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

The total must be 60, and 60 minus 40 leaves 20.

Question 4

Round 89,500 to the nearest ten thousand.

Accepted Answer

90,000

Answer

The thousands digit is 9, so round up to 90,000.

Question 5

A car travels 60, 70, and 80 miles on three days. What is the average daily distance?

Accepted Answer

70 miles

Answer

The total 210 divided by 3 equals 70.

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