Finding Average Worksheet

This worksheet helps grade 5 students practice finding the average (mean) of a set of numbers.

Grade 5 Math Probability and StatisticsFinding Average

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.B.2

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mathgrade 5averagemeanstatistics

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Finding Average

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Read each question carefully and calculate the average. Show your work where necessary.

1. To find the average of a set of numbers, you first all the numbers together, and then you by the of numbers in the set.

2. The average is also known as the .

3. Find the average of the following numbers: 10, 15, 20, 25.

4. What is the average of 8, 12, and 16?

5. A student scored 70, 80, 90, and 100 on four math tests. What is the average score?

6. A baker made 50 cookies on Monday, 70 cookies on Tuesday, and 60 cookies on Wednesday. What was the average number of cookies made per day?

7. The heights of five friends are 140 cm, 145 cm, 150 cm, 135 cm, and 155 cm. What is their average height?

8. The average of 5, 5, and 5 is 5.

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9. If you add a number to a set that is larger than the current average, the new average will be higher.

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