From the following information, tell us which type of air conditioner you will prefer to buy and why? (Find out with the help of arithmetic mean).
Consumers Awareness about air-conditioners

(in percentage)

Awareness

Name of the Companies

Videocon

National

Samsung

L.G.

Voltas

Others

Brand

14

10

20

18

8

9

Price

25

5

12

28

19

5

After sale service

18

6

17

21

12

8

Technology

22

8

12

17

14

10

Answer

Calculation of Arithmetic Mean:

Consumer Awareness about air-conditioners

Awareness	Name of the Companies
Awareness	Videocon	National	Samsung	L.G.	Voltas	Others
Brand	24	10	20	18	8	9
Price	25	5	12	28	9	5
After sale service	18	6	17	21	12	8
Technology	22	8	12	17	14	10
ΣX	89	29	61	84	43	32
	22.25%	7.25%	15.25%	21%	10.75%	8.50%

Considering brand, price, after sale service and technology, the average percentage of Videocon air-conditioners is the highest at 22.5% and hence the consumer will prefer to buy Videocon air conditioners.