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  • 05-12-2019
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If 10a+10b=35, what is the average (arithmetic mean) of a and b?

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frika
frika frika
  • 10-12-2019

Answer:

1.75

Step-by-step explanation:

If a  and b are two numbers, then their arithmetic mean is

[tex]\dfrac{a+b}{2}[/tex]

Given:

[tex]10a+10b=35[/tex]

Divide this equation by 10:

[tex]a+b=3.5[/tex]

Now, divide it by 2:

[tex]\dfrac{a+b}{2}=\dfrac{3.5}{2}\\ \\\dfrac{a+b}{2}=1.75[/tex]

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