Question

is the mean of a set of negative numbers always, sometimes, or never negative? Give an example to support your reasoning. anyone?

Answer 1

Always Negative

-3, -4, -8, -12, -14, -17, -22, -27, -32

-3 + -4 + -8 + -12 + -14 + -17 + -22 + -27 + -32 = -139/9 = -15.44

-7, -12, -18

-7 + -12 + -18 = -37/3 =-12.33