A survey of n people in the town of Eros found that 50% of them preferred Brand A. Another survey of 125 people in the town of Angie found that 60% preferred Brand A. In total, 55% of all the people surveyed together preferred Brand A. What is the total number of people surveyed?  Choose the correct answer
A) 50	B) 100	C) 150	D) 200	E) 250
It is simply a weighted average question. Since the given average of 50% and 60% is 55% (right in the middle), it means the number of people surveyed in Eros (n) is same as the number of people surveyed in Angie.   So n = 125   Total = 125 + 125= 
<gadget id="calculator">125 + 125</gadget>
<output>250</output>
250   Answer (250)
<result>E</result>
A survey of n people in the town of Eros found that 50% of them preferred Brand A. Another survey of 125 people in the town of Angie found that 60% preferred Brand A. In total, 55% of all the people surveyed together preferred Brand A. What is the total number of people surveyed?