Averages

There are 41 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Averages
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
Challenge level
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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
Challenge level
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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
Challenge level
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What is the average weight of five ballet dancers and ten rugby players?
Mediant madness
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Mediant madness

Age
14 to 16
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Kyle and his teacher disagree about his test score - who is right?
Kate's Date
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Kate's date

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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When Kate ate a giant date, the average weight of the dates decreased. What was the weight of the date that Kate ate?
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Shifting average

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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What happens to the average if you subtract 8 from all of the numbers?
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Changing averages

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Find the value of $m$ from these statements about a group of numbers