Question

In an examination the average marks of Rohit is 55. If he got 15 more marks in science and 27 more marks in maths then his average would have been 61. Find the total number of subjects he studied?

A 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let total number of subjects be x. Then, => (55x + 27 + 15)/x = 61 => 55x + 27 + 15 = 61x => 6x = 42 => x = 7

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