Question

    The average score of five students is 24. When the

    scores of two additional students are included, the average drops by 2. What is the combined total of the marks for these two new students?
    A 36 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 34 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total marks of five students = 24 X 5 = 120 Total marks of seven students = (22 X 7) = 154 Required sum = (154 - 120) = 34 Hence, option b.

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