A high jump athlete recorded jumps of 2.2 m , 2.1 m , 2.05 m , 2.15 m and 2.25 m.

What was his average jump height?

2.175 m

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2.2 m

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2.125 m

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2.15 m

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Solution

The correct option is D
2.15 m

The average jump height will be given by : $\frac{S u m o f J u m p s}{N o . o f j u m p s}$

= $\frac{2.2 + 2.1 + 2.05 + 2.15 + 2.25}{5}$

= $\frac{10.75}{5}$

= 2.15 m

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