Multiple choice

The average marks of a student in 7 subjects is 85. His average marks in 6 subjects except Maths is 83. What is his marks in Maths?

  1. 93

  2. 97

  3. 95

  4. 91

  5. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Total marks in 7 subjects = 7 × 85 = 595. Total marks in 6 subjects (excluding Maths) = 6 × 83 = 498. Therefore, Maths marks = 595 - 498 = 97. Option B (97) is correct.