Find the Mean 1 , 2 , 4 , 6 , 4

$1$ , $2$ , $4$ , $6$ , $4$

Step 1

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

$\frac{1 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 4}{5}$

Step 2

Simplify the numerator.

Add $1$ and $2$ .

$\frac{3 + 4 + 6 + 4}{5}$

Add $3$ and $4$ .

$\frac{7 + 6 + 4}{5}$

Add $7$ and $6$ .

$\frac{13 + 4}{5}$

Add $13$ and $4$ .

$\frac{17}{5}$

Step 3

Divide.

$3.4$