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The sum of the first 20 numbers is <math>20 \cdot 30</math> and the sum of the other 30 numbers is <math>30\cdot 20</math>. Hence the overall average is <math>\frac{20 \cdot 30 + 30 \cdot 20}{50} = 24 \ \mathrm{(B)}</math>. | The sum of the first 20 numbers is <math>20 \cdot 30</math> and the sum of the other 30 numbers is <math>30\cdot 20</math>. Hence the overall average is <math>\frac{20 \cdot 30 + 30 \cdot 20}{50} = 24 \ \mathrm{(B)}</math>. | ||
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+ | This is just the harmonic mean. Answer is <math>\frac{2*20*30}{20+30}=24 \ \mathrm{(B)}</math>. | ||
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+ | Solution by franzliszt | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:15, 11 July 2020
Problem
The average (mean) of 20 numbers is 30, and the average of 30 other numbers is 20. What is the average of all 50 numbers?
Solution
Solution 1
The sum of the first 20 numbers is and the sum of the other 30 numbers is
. Hence the overall average is
.
Solution 2
This is just the harmonic mean. Answer is .
Solution by franzliszt
See also
2005 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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