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#1 2015-02-09 20:18:57

Ping
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Hi can you help me our with this question:

12 students sit for an exam which has a maximum score of 100. The average of 12 scores achieved by students is 95. What is the minimum mark a student could of scored?

Thanks so much!

#2 2015-02-09 20:36:25

Bob
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hi Ping,

12 x 95 will give the total for all 12 students.

If 11 of them got full marks, how much remains for the low mark student ?

Bob


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#3 2015-02-12 12:19:40

irspow
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12*95=1140 if 11 students got 100's the 12th student can have a minimum score of 40

11*100+40=1140  1140/12=95


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