In a certain group of people, the average (mean) weight of the males is 180 lbs and of the females, 120 lbs. What is the average weight of the people in the group.
1) The group contains twice as many females as males
2) The group contains 10 more females than males
answer A
I thought at first you cant compare to averages together? but the answer choice says something different? Please explain the problem so the next time I see it I can know that it can be solved and move on. Thanks.
1) The group contains twice as many females as males
2) The group contains 10 more females than males
answer A
I thought at first you cant compare to averages together? but the answer choice says something different? Please explain the problem so the next time I see it I can know that it can be solved and move on. Thanks.
