What is the average production of rice in state A over the years.

Options

A. 6
B. 6.1
C. 5.8
D. 5.9

Answer

To find the average production of rice in state A over the years, we will follow these steps:

### Step 1: Gather the production data for state A
The production data for state A over the years is as follows:
- 2011: 5.2
- 2012: 5.4
- 2013: 5.8
- 2014: 6.2
- 2015: 6.5
- 2016: 6.9

### Step 2: Add the production values
Now, we will add all the production values together:
\[ 5.2 + 5.4 + 5.8 + 6.2 + 6.5 + 6.9 \]

Calculating this step-by-step:
- First, add 5.2 and 5.4:
\[ 5.2 + 5.4 = 10.6 \]
- Next, add 5.8:
\[ 10.6 + 5.8 = 16.4 \]
- Next, add 6.2:
\[ 16.4 + 6.2 = 22.6 \]
- Next, add 6.5:
\[ 22.6 + 6.5 = 29.1 \]
- Finally, add 6.9:
\[ 29.1 + 6.9 = 36.0 \]

So, the total production over the 6 years is 36.0.

### Step 3: Count the number of years
The data spans 6 years (from 2011 to 2016).

### Step 4: Calculate the average
To find the average production, we divide the total production by the number of years:
\[ \text{Average} = \frac{\text{Total Production}}{\text{Number of Years}} = \frac{36.0}{6} \]

Calculating this gives:
\[ \text{Average} = 6.0 \]

### Conclusion
The average production of rice in state A over the years is **6.0** (in million tons or tons, as specified).

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