2021 · Q4
What is the arithmetic mean of the first ten composite numbers?
Elementary MathematicsStatistics
- A8.5
- B9.5
- C10.2
- D11.2
Explanation
The first ten composite numbers are 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18 (1 is neither prime nor composite, and 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17 are prime). Their sum is 112, so the mean is 112/10 = 11.2. Hence option D.