SAT Math Question of the Day

Math Category: Mean:

Q: The average of a and b is 6 and the average of c and d is 16. What is a + b + c + d?

  1. 22
  2. 29
  3. 36
  4. 44
  5. 52

UNANSWERED.

The correct answer is D.

A: The answer is 44.

(a + b)/2 = 6
a + b = 12

(c + d)/2 = 16
c + d = 32

a + b + c + d = 12 + 32 = 44