11. 10a + 10b = 35, what is the average (arithmetic mean) of a and b?
- A. 1.75
- B. 3.5
- C. 7
- D. 10
Check answer and explanation
Answer: 1.75
Explanation To find the average (arithmetic mean) of a and b, we need to first solve for a and b. Given equation : 10a + 10b = 35 Divide both sides by 10: a + b = 3.5 Since we want to find the average of a and b, we can use the fact that the average of two numbers is equal to their sum divided by 2. So, (a + b)/2 = 3.5/2 = 1.75 Therefore, the average (arithmetic mean) of a and b is 1.75.