Average of 1% and 10%
How to Calculate the Average of Two Percentages
Let's find the average (arithmetic mean) of 1% and 10%
1
Add the percentages:
1% + 10% = 11%
1% + 10% = 11%
2
Divide by 2 (number of values):
11% ÷ 2 = 5.5%
11% ÷ 2 = 5.5%
The average of 1% and 10% is 5.5%
Understanding the Result
When we calculate the average of 1% and 10%, we:
- First add the two percentages together: 11%
- Then divide by 2 to get the average: 5.5%
This gives us our final result of 5.5%