Multiple choice

In an examination total marks of four subjects is 200. If the average of marks scored in three subjects is 48 then, what is the marks obtained in the fourth subject?

  1. 50

  2. 144

  3. 152

  4. 56
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Average of 3 subjects = 48, so sum of those 3 subjects = 48 × 3 = 144. Total marks for all 4 subjects = 200. Therefore, marks in fourth subject = 200 - 144 = 56. Option A (50) is incorrect. Option B (144) is the sum of three subjects, not the fourth.

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