Averages

There are 41 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Averages
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The average age

Age
11 to 14
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Given this information about averages, find the ages of these teachers.
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Spread

Age
16 to 18
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Given the mean and standard deviation of a set of marks, what is the greatest number of candidates who could have scored 100%?
Top marks
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Top marks

Age
16 to 18
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Can you make all of these statements about averages true at the same time?
David and Goliath
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David and goliath

Age
14 to 18
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Does weight confer an advantage to shot putters?
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Pdf

Age
16 to 18
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Given a probability density function find the mean, median and mode of the distribution.
Average Discovery
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Average discovery

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Find the missing number if the mean, median and mode are all the same.
Average Surroundings
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Average surroundings

Age
14 to 16
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Can you work out Ali's age based on the diagram?
Dopey Measurement
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Dopey measurement

Age
14 to 16
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How does Snow White need to change her result after the mix-up?
Rugby and Ballet
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Rugby and ballet

Age
11 to 14
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What is the average weight of five ballet dancers and ten rugby players?