Rational Numbers: The table shows the monthly lowest temperature, in degrees Celsius, in Edmonton.
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
-14.7 -12.8 -7.2 0.5 5.9 10.1 123 10.6 6.1 -0.8 -8.3 -13.4
You are asked to determine the mean (average) monthly temperature in Edmonton for
that year.
a) In 1-2 sentences, provide a written explanation in your own words, of how to
calculate the average for a set of numbers
b) Calculate the mean monthly temperature. Please include all work and calculations.
Don't forget units! Round to the nearest hundredth.
c) Which months have temperatures below the mean? How do you know?