Quick Answer
The average (or mean) is the sum of all numbers divided by the total count of numbers.
Formula:
Average = Sum of all numbers ÷ Total count of numbers
Simple example:
Numbers: 24, 55, 17, 87, 100
- Sum: 24 + 55 + 17 + 87 + 100 = 283
- Count: 5
- Average: 283 ÷ 5 = 56.6
Quick reference:
- Average = Sum ÷ Count
- Weighted average = (Sum of (Value × Weight)) ÷ (Sum of Weights)
- GPA = (Sum of (Grade Points × Credits)) ÷ (Sum of Credits)