To find the average of the first 5 multiples of 4, follow these steps:
1. Identify the First 5 Multiples of 4:
- The first multiple of 4 is [tex]\(4 \times 1 = 4\)[/tex].
- The second multiple of 4 is [tex]\(4 \times 2 = 8\)[/tex].
- The third multiple of 4 is [tex]\(4 \times 3 = 12\)[/tex].
- The fourth multiple of 4 is [tex]\(4 \times 4 = 16\)[/tex].
- The fifth multiple of 4 is [tex]\(4 \times 5 = 20\)[/tex].
So, the first 5 multiples of 4 are: 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20.
2. Calculate the Sum of These Multiples:
- Add up all the multiples:
[tex]\(4 + 8 + 12 + 16 + 20 = 60\)[/tex].
3. Determine the Number of Multiples:
- There are 5 multiples.
4. Calculate the Average:
- The average is found by dividing the sum of the multiples by the number of multiples.
[tex]\[
\text{Average} = \frac{\text{Sum of multiples}}{\text{Number of multiples}} = \frac{60}{5} = 12.
\][/tex]
Therefore, the average of the first 5 multiples of 4 is 12.0.
