Question

    The average score of a group of 12 students in a math exam is 75. If the highest score, which is 95, is removed from the average, what will be the new average of the remaining students?

    A 73 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 68 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 79 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total score of 12 students = 12 * 75 = 900 Total score of remaining 11 students = 900 - 95 = 805 New Average = 805 / 11 ≈ 73.18

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