SOLUTION: If the average of 15 is A, and the average of 20 is B, what is the average of the two numbers? a. 3A + 4B b. 15A + 20B c. (A + B)/35 d. (3A + 4B)/35 e. A + B

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Question 1155098: If the average of 15 is A, and the average of 20 is B, what is the average of the two numbers?
a. 3A + 4B
b. 15A + 20B
c. (A + B)/35
d. (3A + 4B)/35
e. A + B

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52794)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It would be a nice problem,  if formulated correctly.

But in the way,  how it is worded,  printed,  posted and presented,  it is a  NONSENSE.


Learn how to present your problems correctly and accurately.


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And keep in mind that the answer by @josgarithmetic is of the same degree NONSENSE, as your post.

For your safety, you better IGNORE his post.



Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Average of A is 15 and average of B is 20 then average of the two of them is .

How many of A?
How many of B?

Not enough information.

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