Question
Average score of 48 players is 110. Two new players with
scores (x + 14) and (x - 10) join, the new average becomes 112. Find (x - 60).Solution
50 × 112 − 48 × 110 = x + 14 + x − 10
2x + 4 = 5600 − 5280 = 320
2x = 316
x = 158
x − 60 = 98
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