Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average marks of 5 students is 85. If the marks of a new student are also considered, then the average marks becomes 84. What is the marks obtained by the new student?

Options:

79

83

78

81

Correct Answer:

79

Explanation:

Total marks of 5 students = 5 × 85 = 425

Total marks of 6 students = 6 × 84 = 504

Marks of new students = 504 - 425 = 79 years