Find the Average 81 , 86 , 81 , 76 , 71

$81$ , $86$ , $81$ , $76$ , $71$

The mean of a set of numbers is the sum divided by the number of terms.

$\frac{81 + 86 + 81 + 76 + 71}{5}$

Simplify the numerator.

Add $81$ and $86$ .

$\frac{167 + 81 + 76 + 71}{5}$

Add $167$ and $81$ .

$\frac{248 + 76 + 71}{5}$

Add $248$ and $76$ .

$\frac{324 + 71}{5}$

Add $324$ and $71$ .

$\frac{395}{5}$

Divide $395$ by $5$ .

$79$