Question 6
Ages of the First 12 United States Presidents at the Beginning of Their Terms in Office
| President | Age (years) | President | Age (years) |
|---|---:|---|---:|
| Washington | 57 | Jackson | 62 |
| Adams | 62 | Van Buren | 55 |
| Jefferson | 58 | Harrison | 68 |
| Madison | 58 | Tyler | 51 |
| Monroe | 59 | Polk | 50 |
| Rooney | 58 | Taylor | 65 |
The table above lists the ages of the first 12 United States presidents when they began their first term in office. According to the table, what was the mean age, in years, of these presidents at the beginning of their terms? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
The label “Rooney” is retained exactly as printed; this question uses the supplied table rather than verifying historical information.
Answer entry: use a decimal point, for example 12.3.
| President | Age (years) | President | Age (years) |
|---|---:|---|---:|
| Washington | 57 | Jackson | 62 |
| Adams | 62 | Van Buren | 55 |
| Jefferson | 58 | Harrison | 68 |
| Madison | 58 | Tyler | 51 |
| Monroe | 59 | Polk | 50 |
| Rooney | 58 | Taylor | 65 |
The table above lists the ages of the first 12 United States presidents when they began their first term in office. According to the table, what was the mean age, in years, of these presidents at the beginning of their terms? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
The label “Rooney” is retained exactly as printed; this question uses the supplied table rather than verifying historical information.
Answer entry: use a decimal point, for example 12.3.