Questions: Calculate the annual running average for the following TTHM (Total Trihalomethane) quarterly results for the 2nd quarter of year three. Use the data given below:
Quarter # 1 2 3 4
THM ug/L 70 80 110 50
Year 2 80 60 50 70
Year 3 60 60 80 50
Transcript text: Calculate the annual running average for the following TTHM (Total Trihalomethane) quarterly results for the 2nd quarter of year three. Use the data given below:
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Quarter \# & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
THM ug/L & 70 & 80 & 110 & 50 \\
Year 2 & 80 & 60 & 50 & 70 \\
Year 3 & 60 & 60 & 80 & 50
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Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understanding the Problem
We need to calculate the annual running average of Total Trihalomethane (TTHM) concentrations for the 2nd quarter of Year 3 using the quarterly data provided. The running average for a given quarter is typically calculated using the data from the four most recent quarters, including the current quarter.
Step 2: Identify the Relevant Data
For the 2nd quarter of Year 3, the relevant quarters to consider for the running average are:
3rd quarter of Year 2: 50 µg/L
4th quarter of Year 2: 70 µg/L
1st quarter of Year 3: 60 µg/L
2nd quarter of Year 3: 60 µg/L
Step 3: Calculate the Running Average
The running average is calculated by taking the sum of the TTHM concentrations for these four quarters and dividing by 4.