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Question : Given below is the observed data on the age of various boys. Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows.

Age in years Number of children (Boys)
5 8
6 3
7 7
8 2
9 20

Calculate the mean age of the boys.

Option 1: 6.57

Option 2: 9.57

Option 3: 7.57

Option 4: 8.57


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 7.57


Solution : Mean Age
= $\frac{\text{Sum of ages of all children}}{\text{Number of children}}$
= $\frac{8\times 5+3\times6+7\times 7+8\times 2+20\times 9}{8+3+7+2+20}$
= $7.57$
Hence, the correct answer is 7.57.

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