# Question.

• Sep 15th 2012, 10:53 PM
Past45
Question.
I am somewhat confused on these 2. I want to know what the difference is in finding the mean. For one means, I did 4(0.0537)+5(0.1124)+6(.1473) and etc. For the other problem, to find he mean, you have to multiply, it was more like 0(0.0776);1(.103); 2(.047) and etc. I am just wondering the term I have to really look out for when I look for the mean in these 2 problems. Meaning, when are the times I have to add abd tge other times I have to multiply.

P.S. I know I can just input this in my TI84 and get the answers quickly, but I am more curious by putting it on paper.

I also know the rule is u=E[X.P(X)]
• Sep 16th 2012, 01:01 AM
a tutor
Re: Question.
As far as the method of calculating the mean is concerned the two questions are the same.

By the way you should not use E in place of $\Sigma$.
• Sep 16th 2012, 01:53 PM
Past45
Re: Question.
Actually the calculations seem a bit different, as for the follow attachments. Finding the mean seem a little different.
• Sep 16th 2012, 02:06 PM
a tutor
Re: Question.
Look at the calculation in the third column. It's the same.
• Sep 16th 2012, 02:48 PM
Past45
Re: Question.
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Originally Posted by a tutor
Look at the calculation in the third column. It's the same.

See, the first one, has 4.0.0537+ 5. 0.1124 and then does 6+ etc, 7+... The second problem there is no plus, it's all multiplication until you add all of them up. Because it looks like 1.0.103= 0.103.. Then it's 2 . etc... There is no addition between those numbers. Get what I am saying? Sorry if it sounds confusing.
• Sep 16th 2012, 03:26 PM
a tutor
Re: Question.
Quote:

Originally Posted by Past45
The second problem there is no plus, it's all multiplication until you add all of them up.

Trust me, it's the same as the other one.