Find the Mean 1 , 3 , 5 , 7

$1$ , $3$ , $5$ , $7$

Step 1

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

$\frac{1 + 3 + 5 + 7}{4}$

Step 2

Simplify the numerator.

Add $1$ and $3$ .

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

Add $4$ and $5$ .

$\frac{9 + 7}{4}$

Add $9$ and $7$ .

$\frac{16}{4}$

Step 3

Divide $16$ by $4$ .

$4$