Two classes of 30 students each average 55 and 65 marks. What is the mean of all 60 students?
A120
B55
C65
D60
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 60
For equal-sized groups the overall mean is the mean of the group means, (55 + 65)/2 = 60.
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