Multiple choice

If the average of 40 numbers is 500, what is the sum of the numbers?

  1. 10,200

  2. 22,000

  3. 20,000

  4. 200,000

  5. 200,200

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sum = Average * Count. Sum = 500 * 40 = 20,000.

AI explanation

Use the relationship between average and sum, which states that Sum equals Average multiplied by the Number of items. Multiplying the given average of 500 by the 40 numbers results in a total sum of 20,000.