CPM Homework Help : CALC3RD Problem 6-73

The table below shows the number of gold medals the U.S. has received in the Summer Olympic Games between 1956 and 2012. Calculate the mean number (average) of gold medals the U.S. wins. Write a brief statement describing how you found the mean.

Year	# of Gold Medals
1956	$32$
1960	$34$
1964	$36$
1968	$45$
1972	$33$
1976	$34$
1984	$83$

Year	# of Gold Medals
1988	$36$
1992	$37$
1996	$44$
2000	$40$
2004	$35$
2008	$36$
2012	$46$

Hint:

Divide the total number of medals by the total number of Olympic Games.