If the value of 21a + 21b = 1134, what is the average of a + b?

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  1. 29
  2. 27
  3. 58
  4. 54

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Option 2 : 27
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Given:

21a + 21b = 1134

Formula used:

Average of a + b = (a + b)/2

Calculation:

21(a + b) = 1134

⇒ a + b = 1134/21

⇒ a + b = 54

Average of a + b = 54/2

⇒ Average of a + b = 27

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

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