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If Musa scored 75 in biology instead of 57, his average mark in four subjects...

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If Musa scored 75 in biology instead of 57, his average mark in four subjects would have been 60. What was his total mark?
  • A. 282
  • B. 240
  • C. 222
  • D. 210
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Let x represent Musa's total mark when he scores 57 in biology and Let Y represent Musa's total mark when he now scored 75 in biology, if he scored 75 in biology his new total mark will be \(\frac{Y}{4}\) = 60, y = 4 x 60 = 240

To get his total mark when he scored 57, subtract 57 from 75 to give 18, then subtract this 18 from the new total mark(ie. 240)

= 240 - 18

= 222

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