SAT Math Question of the Day

Math Category: Mean:

Q: The average of a and b is 14 and the average of i and j is 22. What is a + b + i + j?

  1. 18
  2. 24
  3. 36
  4. 42
  5. 72

UNANSWERED.

The correct answer is E.

A: The answer is 72.

(a + b)/2 = 14
a + b = 28

(i + j)/2 = 22
i + j = 44

a + b + i + j = 28 + 44 = 72