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Averages & Weighted AveragesHESI A2 cheat sheet

Mean, and when it is weighted

5 key facts Reviewed Oct 2026
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Simple Mean

  • Add every value, divide by how many

Finding A Missing Value

  • Multiply the mean by the count to get the total, then subtract what you know

Weighted Average

  • Multiply each value by its weight, add, then divide by total weight
  • Course grades and vital-sign trends work this way

Caution

  • An outlier pulls the mean — the median may describe the data better
Key takeaway

Mean, and when it is weighted

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