The normal monthly precipitation (in inches) for August is listed for 20 different U. S. cities. Find the mean of the data. 3.5 1.6 2.4 3.7 4.1 3.9 1.0 3.6 4.2 3.4 3.7 2.2 1.5 4.2 3.4 2.7 0.4 3.7 2.0 3.6 Group of answer choices 2.94 in. 2.80 in. 3.09 in. 3.27 in.

The correct answer is 2.94 in.

Step-by-step explanation:

The monthly precipitation for August in 20 different U.S. cities are observed in inches.

The data is given by: 3.5, 1.6, 2.4, 3.7, 4.1, 3.9, 1.0, 3.6, 4.2, 3.4, 3.7, 2.2, 1.5, 4.2, 3.4, 2.7, 0.4, 3.7, 2.0 and 3.6.

We intend to find the mean of the given data.

Therefore mean of the precipitation is ∑data ÷ 20 = = 2.94 inches.

Thus the mean of the data is 2.94 inches.

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