Find the Mean 20 , 24 , 28 , 32 , 36

$20$ , $24$ , $28$ , $32$ , $36$

Step 1

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

$\frac{20 + 24 + 28 + 32 + 36}{5}$

Step 2

Simplify the numerator.

Add $20$ and $24$ .

$\frac{44 + 28 + 32 + 36}{5}$

Add $44$ and $28$ .

$\frac{72 + 32 + 36}{5}$

Add $72$ and $32$ .

$\frac{104 + 36}{5}$

Add $104$ and $36$ .

$\frac{140}{5}$

Step 3

Divide $140$ by $5$ .

$28$