Whether a question asks for the average or the arithmetic mean,
it is asking for the same result. The average is a very popular
concept on the GMAT. Average questions come up in a few forms;
most popular of those forms being a Word Problem.
Term:
Average, (Arithmetic Mean)
Explain:
The sum of all numbers in a group divided by the count of numbers in that group.
Example:
George took 3 exams during the semester getting the scores 76, 84, and 92. The
final grade is based on the average of his test scores. What is George's final
grade?
