Class sizes reported were 36 pupils in section A and 44 pupils in section B. After merging sections what single whole‑number measure summarises pupils per section if sections stay equally weighted?
Q1. Class sizes reported were 36 pupils in section A and 44 pupils in section B. After merging sections what single whole‑number measure summarises pupils per section if sections stay equally weighted?
Answer: 40
Explanation: Combining 36 and 44 pupils gives a total of 80; dividing equally between two sections gives (36+44)/2 = 40 pupils per section.