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A child consumes 5 different foods, providing the following calories: 150, 200, 50, 100, and 80. What is the average calories per food item?

hard 4 marks Class 5 · EVS · From Tasting to Digesting
Answer
116

The correct answer is 116 — So the average calories per food item is 116.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Sum the calories: 150 + 200 + 50 + 100 + 80 = 580 calories.
  2. Count the number of food items: 5.
  3. Divide the total calories by the number of items: 580 ÷ 5 = 116.
  4. So the average calories per food item is 116.
Common mistake: Miscalculating the sum or dividing by the wrong number.

Concept tested: Average calculation

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