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

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: \begin{tabular}{lllll} Quarter \# & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\ THM ug/L & 70 & 80 & 110 & 50 \\ Year 2 & 80 & 60 & 50 & 70 \\ Year 3 & 60 & 60 & 80 & 50 \end{tabular}
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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.

\[ \text{Running Average} = \frac{50 + 70 + 60 + 60}{4} = \frac{240}{4} = 60 \, \text{µg/L} \]

Final Answer

The annual running average for the 2nd quarter of Year 3 is \(\boxed{60 \, \text{µg/L}}\).

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