Find the Mean 2 , 4 , 8 , 16 , 32

$2$ , $4$ , $8$ , $16$ , $32$

Step 1

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

$\frac{2 + 4 + 8 + 16 + 32}{5}$

Step 2

Simplify the numerator.

Add $2$ and $4$ .

$\frac{6 + 8 + 16 + 32}{5}$

Add $6$ and $8$ .

$\frac{14 + 16 + 32}{5}$

Add $14$ and $16$ .

$\frac{30 + 32}{5}$

Add $30$ and $32$ .

$\frac{62}{5}$

Step 3

Divide.

$12.4$