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Five measurements of a distance were recorded as 62.78. 62.62, 62.47, 62.59, and 62.43 meters and given weights of 3, 2, 3, 1, and 4, respectively. What is the weighted mean of the measurement?

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Saeed Moaveni

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Chapter6: Fundamental Dimensions And Units

Section: Chapter Questions

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Five measurements of a distance were recorded as 62.78. 62.62, 62.47, 62.59, and 62.43 meters and given weights of 3, 2, 3, 1, and 4, respectively.

What is the weighted mean of the measurement?

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