Find the Mean 7 , 10 , 13 , 16

$7$ , $10$ , $13$ , $16$

Step 1

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

$\frac{7 + 10 + 13 + 16}{4}$

Step 2

Simplify the numerator.

Add $7$ and $10$ .

$\frac{17 + 13 + 16}{4}$

Add $17$ and $13$ .

$\frac{30 + 16}{4}$

Add $30$ and $16$ .

$\frac{46}{4}$

Step 3

Cancel the common factor of $46$ and $4$ .

Factor $2$ out of $46$ .

$\frac{2 (23)}{4}$

Cancel the common factors.

Factor $2$ out of $4$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot 23}{2 \cdot 2}$

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 \cdot 23}{2 \cdot 2}$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{23}{2}$

Step 4

Divide.

$11.5$