Link to MSN's SAT Math Problem: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/whats-trending/people-are-calling-this-sat-math-question-the-meanest-test-problem-ever-%E2%80%94-see-if-you-can-solve-it/ar-BBLSHrc There are certain types of questions that a student will encounter on every SAT math test. The problem MSN selected as one of the most difficult questions is actually found on every test. It is not that difficult if you know how to tackle it. Our test preparation will teach you how to solve math problems such as this one. The average is found by taking the total divided by the number of entries. (70p +92n)/ (n+p) = 86 70p+92n = 86 (n+p) Cross Multiply 70p+92n = 86n +86p Distribute 6n = 16p Combine Like Terms 6n / 16 = p Divide (6n/16)/n Substitute value of p into the equation and the answer of p/n = 6/16 |