Find the Mean for the Given Sample Data

Multiple Choice

Find the mean for the given sample data. Unless otherwise specified, round your answer to one more decimal place thanthat used for the observations.
-Six college students spent $296.36, $205.42, $178.74, $263.73, $267.15, and $153.80 respectively for books. Compute the mean amount spent. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

A) $261.04
B) $273.04
C) $227.53
D) $341.30