The table shows the total number of student applications to universities in a particular state over a period of 12 semesters. a random sample of 5 semesters of data is drawn from this population of 12 semesters. what is the approximate population mean for student applications, in thousands?

semester student applications (in thousands)
1 106
2 137
3 285
4 120
5 202
6 195
7 327
8 139
9 307
10 318
11 212
12 217

The approximate population mean for student applications (in thousands) is 214.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

Semester   Student applications (in thousands)

1                 106

2                137

3                285

4                120

5               202

6                195

7                327

8                139

9                307

10               318

11                212

12               217

As we know the formula for Population mean i.e.

So, we get that

Hence, The approximate population mean for student applications (in thousands) is 214.

Since carter multiplies by 10 and then by 2 and adds the two, here we have been given 16 * 12

Step 1: Carter would first multiply the number by 10. This would be = 16*10

Step 2: Carter would multiply the number by 2. This would be = 16*2

Step 3: He would add the two. This would be = (16*10) + (16*2)

Carter's solution would be:

=16*12

=(16*10) + (16*2)

= 160 + 32

=  192