- 6th grade > J3. 10 Interpret measures of center and variability PZBMarvin is waiting tables at a local restaurant a few nights a week. He records the total amount of tips he receives each time he works. Last month, Marvin worked 10 shifts and earned at least $35.50 in tips each night. On two nights, he earned over $65. The mean of the tips he earned each shift was $53.75, and the mean absolute deviation was $11.25.Which best describes the typical amount Marvin earned in tips for a shift?$11.25$35.50$53.75$65Submit1) USD/CAD+0.819Seartich
Q. - 6th grade > J3. 10 Interpret measures of center and variability PZBMarvin is waiting tables at a local restaurant a few nights a week. He records the total amount of tips he receives each time he works. Last month, Marvin worked 10 shifts and earned at least $35.50 in tips each night. On two nights, he earned over $65. The mean of the tips he earned each shift was $53.75, and the mean absolute deviation was $11.25.Which best describes the typical amount Marvin earned in tips for a shift?$11.25$35.50$53.75$65Submit1) USD/CAD+0.819Seartich
Identify Mean of Tips: Identify the mean of the tips Marvin earned each shift. The mean is given as $53.75. This represents the typical amount Marvin earned in tips for a shift.
Compare Mean to Other Amounts: Compare the mean to the other amounts listed.$11.25 is the mean absolute deviation, not the typical amount earned.$35.50 is the minimum amount earned, not the typical amount.$65 is an amount earned on two nights, not the typical amount. The mean of $53.75 best represents the typical amount earned.
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