The arithmetic mean of the scores of a group of students in a test was 52. The brightest 20% of them secured a mean score of 80 and the dullest 25% a mean score of 31. The mean score of remaining 55% is___________?

Arithmetic Mcqs Average Mcqs Basic Maths Mcqs 28/05/2023

A. 45
B. 50
C. 51.4 approx.
D. 54.6 approx.

Explanation:

Let the required means score be x. Then,

20 * 80 + 25 * 31 + 55 * x = 52 * 100
= 1600 + 775 + 55x = 5200
= 55x = 2825
= x = 565/11 = 51.4.

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