Answer:
Im pretty sure that this means that the person is answering a question. If someone says this answers the asking they are saying that you answered their question.
Step-by-step explanation:
Here is an example:
"Hey, Sally I wonder what the meaning of life is..."
"Well April", said sally "The meaning of life is whatever you want it to be. Life is what you make of it. "
"Well that answers the asking", said Sally