Question

The average marks of a student in seven subjects were 75. His average marks in 6 subjects, excluding English, were 73. How many marks did he score in English?
1. 85
2. 86
3. 87
4. 88
5. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 87

Given:

Average marks of a student in seven subjects = 75

Average marks in 6 subjects = 73

Calculations:

Total marks in seven subjects = 7 × 75 = 525

Now, excluding English

∴ Total marks in six subjects = 6 × 73 = 438

∴ Marks in English = 525 - 438

⇒ 87

Marks he scored in English is 87.