Calculate Total from Average: Finding Sum of 4 Pens in 5 Bags

Question

Roni has 5 bags.

If the average number of pens in each bag is 4, then how many pens in total does Roni have?

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll apply the concept of the average:

  • Step 1: Identify the given information. The average number of pens in each bag is 44 and there are 55 bags.
  • Step 2: Use the formula for the total sum based on the average: Total Sum=Average×Number of Terms\text{Total Sum} = \text{Average} \times \text{Number of Terms}.
  • Step 3: Substitute the given values into the formula: Total Sum=4×5\text{Total Sum} = 4 \times 5.
  • Step 4: Perform the multiplication: 4×5=204 \times 5 = 20.

Therefore, the total number of pens Roni has is 2020.

Answer

20 20