1. **State the problem:** Find the mean number of goals scored by seven forwards with goals 8, 6, 4, 8, 3, 1, and 5. 2. **Formula for mean:** The mean (average) is given by $$\text{mean} = \frac{\text{sum of all values}}{\text{number of values}}$$ 3. **Calculate the sum of goals:** $$8 + 6 + 4 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 5 = 35$$ 4. **Number of forwards:** There are 7 forwards. 5. **Calculate the mean:** $$\text{mean} = \frac{35}{7}$$ 6. **Simplify the fraction:** $$\frac{\cancel{35}}{\cancel{7}} = 5$$ 7. **Answer:** The mean number of goals scored by the seven forwards is **5**.