A reviewee scored 85, 90, 78, 92 and 80 in five practice tests. What is the average score?
Correct answer: A. 85
Average = total ÷ number of tests = (85 + 90 + 78 + 92 + 80) ÷ 5 = 425 ÷ 5 = 85. Adding the scores in pairs, such as 90 + 80 and 92 + 78, makes the total easier to find by hand.
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