Refer to the below data table and answer the following question.
Subjects Marks scored
English 70
Hindi 40
Math 75
Science 35
Arts 70
Five points are to be deducted from this student's average of marks scored because of poor attendance. What will be this student's net average marks scored?
- A53
| - B48
| - C43
| - D58
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
First, calculate the sum of marks obtained in all 5 subjects:
Total Marks=70+40+75+35+70=290
Next, calculate the current average marks:
Average Marks=
Number of subjects
Total Marks
=
5
290
=58
Now, deduct 5 points due to poor attendance:
Net Average Marks=58−5=53
Total Marks=70+40+75+35+70=290
Next, calculate the current average marks:
Average Marks=
Number of subjects
Total Marks
=
5
290
=58
Now, deduct 5 points due to poor attendance:
Net Average Marks=58−5=53