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  • Three maths classes: A, B and C take an algebra test. The average score of class A is 83. The average score of class B is 76. The average score of class C is 85. The average score of class A and B is 79 and average score of class B and C is 81. What is the average score of classes A, B, C ?


  • Options
  • A. 81
  • B. 78
  • C. 80.5
  • D. 81.5

  • Correct Answer
  • 81.5 

    Explanation

    Let the number of students in classes A, B and C be P, Q and R respectively.
    Then, total score of A = 83P, total score of B = 76Q, total score of C = 85R.
    Also given that,
    (83P + 76Q) / (P + Q) = 79
    =>4P = 3Q.
    (76Q + 85R)/(Q + R) = 81
    =>4R = 5Q,
    =>Q = 4P/3 and R = 5P/3
    Therefore, average score of A, B, C = ( 83P + 76Q + 85R ) / (P + Q + R) = 978/12 = 81.5


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