alleryStart learning →Two equal-sized groups have means 40 and 60. What is the mean of the two groups combined?
A50
B45
C48
D55
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 50
For equal-sized groups the combined mean is the mean of the group means, (40 + 60)/2 = 50.
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