Question 33
MediumOriginal questionTo pass a course a student needs an average of at least 60 over four tests, and at least 40 in each test. Riya has scored 62, 48 and 55 in the first three tests; each test is out of 100.
A classmate scored 70, 72 and 38 in the first three tests. What is the least fourth score that would lift the classmate's average to 60?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The first three total , so gives .
The least such score is 60, though the classmate has already failed the course on the 38.
Worth noting
75 is Riya's figure; the classmate's three tests total 180, not 165.
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