Question

JT has two jobs. He mows yards and washes cars in his neighborhood. Let X represent the amount of weekly

earnings for mowing yards, and let y represent the amount of weekly earnings for washing cars. The mean of X is
$60, and the mean of Y is $35. Which answer choice correctly calculates and interprets the mean of the sum, S= X
+ Y?
Ps = 47.5; next week, JT will earn $47.5.
Hs = 47.5; JT can expect to earn $47.5, on average, in a typical week.
Hs = 95; next week, JT will earn $95.
Ps = 95: JT can expect to earn $95, on average, in a typical week.

Answer 1

The answer is 95, because x=60 and y=35 then S=60+35=95

Answer 2

Answer is D) 95; JT can expect blah blahh