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The average of v numbers is w
2
and that of w numbers is v
2
. Then the average of all the numbers is:

  1. A
    vw
    2
  2. B
    v+w
  3. C
    vw
  4. D
    v
    2
    +w
    2

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Sum of the first group of v numbers:
Sum
1

=v×w
2
=vw
2

Sum of the second group of w numbers:

Sum
2

=w×v
2
=wv
2

Total count of all numbers = v+w

Total sum of all numbers = vw
2
+wv
2
=vw(w+v)

Now, calculate the overall average:

Average=
Total Count
Total Sum


Average=
v+w
vw(v+w)

=vw

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The average of v numbers is w
2
and that of w numbers is v
2
. Then the average of all the numbers is:
A
vw
2
B
v+w
C
vw
D
v
2
+w
2

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