Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

Answer: 12

(60 + 60)/10 = 12.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 25

25 adds the means.

If you answered 120

120 is the total of the ages.

If you answered 12.5

12.5 averages 10 and 15, ignoring the group sizes.

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