Zero vs. No value

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Zero vs. No valueThe text explains a rule about when to count "0". The Cricket Player: Scores: 57, 13, 0, 84, - (did not play), 51, 27. Calculation: You sum the scores: 57+13+0+84+51+27=232. Division: You divide by 𝟔 (matches played), NOT 7 . You ignore the match he didn't play. Why? Because " 0 " is a real score (he tried and failed). "-" means he wasn't there, so it's unfair to count it as a zero. The Mango Tree: The tree gives 0 mangoes in winter (Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec). The Question: Should we include these zeros in the average? The Answer: No. You should only calculate the average for the summer months when mangoes can grow. Including winter zeros would be like saying "I am bad at math" because I scored 0 on a test I didn't even take!