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    Question

    In a 100-marks test, the average of marks scored by 50

    students was found to be 65. Later on, it was discovered that a score of 88 was misread as 68. Find the correct average.
    A 65.60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 65.40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 65.70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 65.50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Given: Average (incorrect) = 65 Students = 50 Total (incorrect) = 65 × 50 = 3250 Misread: 88 was recorded as 68 ⇒ Difference = 20 Correct total = 3250 + 20 = 3270 Correct average = 3270 ÷ 50 = 65.4

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